Plane crash in Brazil: latest news as of the morning.
10.08.2024
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Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
10.08.2024
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On August 9, a terrible plane crash occurred in Brazil. As a result, all 62 people on board the ATR 72 aircraft, which was en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos, died. The number of victims includes 58 passengers and 4 crew members. Consequently, a three-day mourning period has been declared in the country.
What is known about the crash
- The tragedy occurred during the day, and the first reports about it came in at 1:28 PM local Time.
- As a result of the crash, 61 people died, and the causes are still unknown. Experts continue to investigate and study all possible factors.
- Rescue services, including rescuers, firefighters, military police, and civil protection services, are working at the scene.
- A special hotline was opened with local authorities to provide support for the relatives of the passengers.
- President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared a three-day national mourning in connection with the tragedy in the state of São Paulo.
- The country is going through a difficult time, mourning the victims of this terrible disaster.
- The world expresses condolences to Brazil and stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased.
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