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Brazil plane crash kills 10 in popular tourist spot

A tragic aviation accident occurred in the tourist town of Gramado, Brazil. A small Piper Cheyenne 400 plane crashed into buildings, killing 10 people. Authorities report 15 injured. The causes of the accident are unknown.

The plane crashed into buildings in the city.
The plane crashed into buildings in the city.
Images source: © rio grande do sul departamento de comunicação

The aviation accident happened on Sunday in Gramado, a popular Brazilian tourist destination. The small Piper Cheyenne 400 plane crashed in the city center.

The aircraft fell onto buildings. There were 10 people on board. All were killed on the spot.

Plane crash in Brazil: 10 people killed

According to the Polish Press Agency, local authorities report that the plane first hit a building chimney, then struck the second floor of a residential house. Ultimately, it crashed into a furniture store.

As a result of the accident, 15 people were taken to the hospital. These are mainly individuals who were poisoned by smoke from the burning aircraft.

The plane took off from Canela airport and was headed to Florianopolis. The causes of the tragedy are not yet known. Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed that no passengers survived.

Gramado is one of the most well-known tourist towns in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Recently, the area was hit by a flood that killed over 100 people.

Source: www.fakt.pl/tvn24.pl

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