Brazil small plane crash leaves 10 people dead

Ten people died and 17 others were injured after a small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Canela Airport, with the plane hitting a building under construction, a furniture store, and a hotel. Most of the injured suffered from smoke inhalation due to the fire caused by the crash. All the deceased were passengers from the same family, although it is unclear if there were other passengers on the plane. Two of the injured are in serious condition and are being transferred to a different hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Civil Police and the Center for the Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa). The General Institute of Forensics is working to identify the victims. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed condolences to the families of the victims and stated that the federal government is collaborating with local authorities to investigate the incident. Governor Eduardo Leite emphasized the immediate response of security forces in rescuing victims and controlling the accident scene. The government of Rio Grande do Sul is continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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