Plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 aboard, airline says

A passenger plane with 61 people aboard has crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing all aboard, an airline said.

Voepass had earlier reported that 62 people were aboard the flight that crashed in Vinhedo, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) north west of Sao Paulo, but later updated the number to 61.

“The company regrets to inform that all 61 people on board flight 2283 died at the site,” Voepass said in a statement.

“At this time, Voepass is prioritising provision of unrestricted assistance to the victims’ families and effectively collaborating with authorities to determine the causes of the accident.”

Published: 09/08/2024 by Radio NewsHub