In brief
The incident involved a small plane that collided with buildings, leaving at least 14 people injured on the ground, while the fate of the aircraft's occupants remains grim.
On Sunday, a small plane carrying an estimated nine individuals crashed in the popular tourist destination of Gramado, located in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state. Initial assessments by authorities indicated a high likelihood that none of those aboard survived. Governor Eduardo Leite stated on a social media platform that the plane's occupants were feared deceased after the incident.As the aircraft descended, it struck several structures, including the chimney of a building and a residential property, before crashing into a furniture store. Debris from the crash also impacted a nearby bed-and-breakfast, leading to chaos on the ground.Emergency responders rushed at least 14 people to hospitals with various injuries, including two with severe burns. Others were treated for smoke inhalation as the community grappled with the aftermath of this tragic event.
