Tragedy struck the picturesque tourist city of Gramado in southern Brazil on Sunday when a small plane crashed, claiming the lives of all nine people on board, according to local authorities.
Cleber dos Santos Lima, director of the Interior Police Department of the state civil police, confirmed the fatalities to AFP, stating, “There are nine deaths confirmed by the civil defense, and there are no survivors of the plane.”
Gramado, located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, is renowned for its stunning scenery and thriving tourism industry. The crash has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns over aviation safety in the region.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or details about the cause of the crash. Investigations are expected to commence to determine the factors leading to this tragic incident.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
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