Cliff Notes
- A hot air balloon crash in Praia Grande, Brazil, has resulted in at least eight fatalities, as reported by Santa Catarina’s governor, Jorginho Mello.
- Of the 21 people on board, 13 survived the incident, and rescue operations are ongoing to support victims’ families.
Brazil: Eight dead in hot air balloon crash, says state governor | World News
At least eight people have died after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil, according to the governor of Santa Catarina state.
Jorginho Mello said on X that 21 people had been on board.
He said there were 13 survivors and rescue workers were at the scene in Praia Grande.
Mr Mello said: “Our teams continue to provide all necessary support to families and victims.
“We continue to monitor the situation.”
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