Passenger Plane Crashes After Losing Control With 61 People On Board

A tragic event unfolded in Brazil when a passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed. The aircraft, operated by the Voepass airline, was on a scheduled flight from Cascavel in the state of Paraná to Guarulhos, a major airport in São Paulo. The plane had 58 passengers and four crew members on board. Unfortunately, the crash occurred near the city of Vinhedo, a residential area in São Paulo that is home to more than 80,000 people.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a public statement, expressing his deep sorrow over the incident. He mentioned that it “appears” that all the people on the flight may have died in the crash. In a video shared on Twitter, the President called for a minute of silence in honor of the victims, highlighting the gravity of the situation. He acknowledged the tragic loss, although the exact details of the incident were still unclear at that time.

Voepass, the airline operating the flight, also released a statement. They indicated that they had not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident or the current status of the passengers and crew. The airline assured the public that they were taking all necessary steps to support the affected families. They set up a 24-hour hotline to provide information and assistance to relatives and employees connected to the flight.

Footage of the crash quickly spread online, with videos showing the plane descending rapidly and crashing in Vinhedo. The aftermath included scenes of the area on fire, with dark smoke billowing from the wreckage. Brazilian television network GloboNews broadcasted some of these images, further emphasizing the scale of the disaster. Social media was also flooded with clips and posts about the tragic event.

Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the crash site in Vinhedo. The situation on the ground was tense, as it was unclear whether anyone on the ground had been injured or if there were any survivors from the plane. The fire brigade confirmed that the plane had indeed crashed in a residential area, raising concerns about potential damage and casualties among the local population.

The crash of the Voepass airline flight was a devastating event for Brazil, with fears that all 61 people on board may have lost their lives. The incident has left the nation in mourning, as investigations continue to determine the cause of the tragedy and the fate of those involved.