A major accident took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where a passenger plane crashed. According to Reuters, there were 62 people on board the plane. But it is not yet clear how many people were injured or killed. The plane crashed in a residential area. Videos related to the incident are going viral on social media. Airline Voypass has confirmed the crash of the plane.
There were 58 passengers and 4 crew members on board the plane
The airline confirmed in a statement that a plane bound for Sao Paulo’s international airport Guarulhos crashed, carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members. The statement did not say what caused the crash.
Videos going viral on social media
Sao Paulo’s state fire department confirmed on social media that a plane crashed in Vinhedo, and that it had sent seven crews to the crash area. Videos shared on social media showed the plane crashing into a cluster of trees followed by a huge cloud of black smoke.