In a tragic incident in southern Brazil, a small plane with 10 people aboard crashed into shops in the center of the tourist city of Gramado on Sunday.
Initial reports indicate there were no survivors in the crash.
“Unfortunately, initial reports indicate that the aircraft’s occupants did not survive,” Governor Eduardo Leite said in a post on social media platform X.
At least 15 people were taken to the city’s hospital due to smoke inhalation caused by the fire triggered by the crash, according to the public security office of Rio Grande do Sul state
The plane reportedly first struck the chimney of a building, then hit the second floor of a house, before finally crashing into a furniture store, authorities said.
Nestled in a mountainous region, Gramado is the most popular tourist destination in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul. The incident comes just days before Christmas, a particularly busy time for both tourists and locals.
Earlier this year, the city was severely affected by floods that claimed dozens of lives and significantly impacted the state’s economy.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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