Brazil: Eight dead in hot air balloon crash, say officials
At least eight people have died after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil, say officials.
The tourism balloon caught fire and fell from the sky in the city of Praia Grande, in the southern state of Santa Catarina.
Footage shared by local news outlet G1 showed smoke coming from the balloon as it came down in the early hours of Saturday.
Thirteen people survived the crash and were taken to nearby hospitals, according to Santa Catarina's military fire brigade.
Some 21 people were on board on the flight, including the pilot, it added.
The state governor Jorginho Mello said in a video on X: "We are in mourning. A tragedy has happened. We will see how it unfolds, what happened, why it happened.
"But the important thing now is for the state structure to do what it can."
Mr Mello said he has asked authorities to head to the municipality "to do as much as possible to rescue, to help, to take to hospital, to comfort the families".
Praia Grande is a frequent destination for hot air ballooning.
It is a popular activity in some parts of Brazil's south during June festivities that celebrate Catholic saints such as Saint John.
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At least eight people have died after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil, say officials. The tourism balloon caught fire and fell from the sky in the city of Praia Grande, in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Footage shared by local news outlet G1 showed smoke coming from the balloon as it came down in the early hours of Saturday. Thirteen people survived the crash and were taken to nearby hospitals, according to Santa Catarina's military fire brigade. Some 21 people were on board on the flight, including the pilot, it added. The state governor Jorginho Mello said in a video on X: "We are in mourning. A tragedy has happened. We will see how it unfolds, what happened, why it happened. "But the important thing now is for the state structure to do what it can." Mr Mello said he has asked authorities to head to the municipality "to do as much as possible to rescue, to help, to take to hospital, to comfort the families". Praia Grande is a frequent destination for hot air ballooning. It is a popular activity in some parts of Brazil's south during June festivities that celebrate Catholic saints such as Saint John.
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