At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

At the very least eight folks have died in a scorching air balloon accident in Brazil, a state governor has stated.

There have been 21 folks on board the balloon within the metropolis of Praia Grande on Saturday morning, Governor of Santa Catarina Jorginho Mello stated in a submit on X.

Rescue groups attended the location of the incident to seek for survivors. Mello later stated 13 folks had survived and eight had died.

“We’re all shocked by the accident,” he added.

“Our groups proceed to supply all obligatory assist to households and victims.

“We proceed to watch the state of affairs.”

Praia Grande is in southern Santa Catarina and is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot. It is called the “Capital of Canyons” because it has 11 canyons in its territory, together with some within the Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral Nationwide Parks.