Brazil: 10 killed, dozens wounded after plane crashed into popular tourist spot
PTC News Desk: A small plane in Brazil crashed into one of the busiest tourist spot on Sunday killing all 10 passengers on board while injuring several others on the ground. The accident took place in Gramado which is known as one of the popular tourist spot.
According to the reports, the plane hit the chimney of the hit the chimney of a home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighbourhood of Gramado. Soon after the crash, dozens injured people on the ground were immediately rushed to the hospital with injuries including smoke inhalation, with two said to be in critical condition.
The plane was carrying Brazilian businessman who was travelling with his family to Sao Paulo State. His company in an official statement confirmed about his death.
“In this moment of intense pain we are deeply thankful with the manifestations of solidarity and love that we have received from friends, colleagues and the community” the statement reads. “We also express our solidairity with those who have been affected by this accident in the region.”
Gramado is in the Serra Gaucha mountains and popular with Brazilian tourists who enjoy the cool weather, hiking spots and traditional architecture. The town was settled by large numbers of German and Italian immigrants in the 19th century and is a popular spot for Christmas vacations.
- PTC NEWS
