In a devastating incident on Sunday, a small plane crashed in Brazil’s southeast Minas Gerais state, claiming the lives of all seven people on board. The tragic event unfolded when the single-engine aircraft, which had departed from Campinas in neighboring Sao Paulo state, reportedly broke up mid-air before crashing in the mining town of Itapeva around 10:30 am (1330 GMT).
According to reports from firefighters, the wreckage of the plane was discovered on the side of a hill, enveloped by grass and trees. Initial statements from authorities indicated that three bodies had been recovered, but an updated statement confirmed the grim toll of seven fatalities.
The heart-wrenching images captured by locals, depicting the scattered debris of the aircraft amidst the rugged terrain, circulated widely on social media and Brazilian news outlets. The tragic crash has cast a pall of grief over the region, as investigators work to unravel the circumstances leading to the untimely loss of life.
As the community mourns the lives lost in this devastating incident, authorities are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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