Tragic Plane Crash in Brazil's Sao Paulo: 61 Dead

A passenger plane crashed into a gated community in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 people on board. The Voepass ATR 72 was en route to Sao Paulo's international airport when it crashed. Authorities have begun investigating, focusing on potential causes including icy conditions.

A passenger plane crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil's Sao Paulo state on Friday, resulting in the deaths of all 61 people aboard, officials and the airline reported.

Officials did not confirm any casualties on the ground in Vinhedo, about 80 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. Witnesses said there were no local resident victims.

The Voepass ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop was headed to Sao Paulo's international airport Guarulhos, carrying 57 passengers and 4 crew members. Voepass released a flight manifest but did not disclose nationalities. The airline expressed deep regret and emphasized its commitment to assisting victims' families while cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the crash.

(With inputs from agencies.)