US EditionAt Least Eight People Dead After Hot Air Balloon Crashes in Brazil
SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL, JUN 21 – A fire inside the balloon's basket caused the crash, killing eight and injuring 13, with investigations underway into safety practices in Brazil's growing balloon tourism sector.
- A hot air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and crashed near a health center in Praia Grande, Brazil, on June 21, killing eight people and injuring 13 others.
- The fire began inside the balloon basket, prompting the pilot to lower the balloon and order passengers to jump as it neared the ground, though some could not escape.
- Videos showed the balloon engulfed in flames as it fell, and survivors were taken to hospitals while authorities launched an investigation into the accident's cause.
- Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello stated, “We are in mourning” and urged authorities to aid the injured and support families, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed federal solidarity.
- This crash marks the second fatal hot air balloon accident in Brazil within days and raises concerns about safety during the popular June festivities in the region.
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Eight die, two critical as hot-air balloon catches fire and crashes
Santa Catarina governor Jorginho Mello confirmed that rescue teams found eight people dead and two others critically injured and that a search ensued for other passengers who were on board.
Last Saturday, a hot air balloon crashed in the Brazilian municipality of Praia Grande, killing eight people. There were 21 people on board. More and more details about the circumstances of the tragedy are emerging. Survivors are said to have jumped out of the basket, causing the balloon with the remaining occupants to shoot up again at lightning speed and then go up in flames.
Possibly Pregnant Woman Dies in Hot Air Balloon Crash After Several Wedding Proposals Took Place on the Flight
A woman, who was possibly pregnant, died in a tragic accident after a hot air balloon that she was on crashed to the ground. The excursion, which took place in São Paulo, left 11 others hospitalized and took place shortly after several couples got engaged midair.
VIDEO - A hot air balloon crashed in Praia Grande, a seaside resort near São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, June 21st in the morning. At least 8 people lost their lives.
This region is very popular for tourist flights. It is the second fatal accident in a few days.
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