At least nine individuals are feared dead, while numerous others on the ground have sustained injuries in this tragic incident.
**Tragic Plane Crash Strikes Tourist City in Brazil**
**Tragic Plane Crash Strikes Tourist City in Brazil**
A small aircraft carrying multiple passengers crashed and collided with buildings in Gramado, resulting in significant injuries.
A small plane with an estimated nine people on board crashed in the tourist city of Gramado, located in southern Brazil, on Sunday, causing severe damage as it collided with several buildings. Initial statements from the state governor, Eduardo Leite, indicated a grim outlook for the occupants of the aircraft, suggesting that they likely did not survive the crash.
Witnesses reported that as the plane descended, it struck the chimney of a structure and impacted the second floor of a residence. The wreckage then landed on a furniture store and sent debris flying into a nearby bed-and-breakfast, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. According to civil defense authorities, the situation remains fluid as they assess the full extent of injuries and damages.
At least 14 individuals on the ground were taken to medical facilities for treatment, with two in serious condition due to burns, while others suffered from smoke inhalation. Local officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident, and support has been extended to those affected by this tragic event.
