Tragic Plane Crash in Sao Paulo's Vinhedo: All 62 Aboard Feared Dead
A plane with 62 people aboard, operated by airline VOEPASS, crashed in a residential area in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The crash has likely resulted in the death of all passengers and crew. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the area has been sealed off as rescue efforts continue.
A plane carrying 62 people crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday, resulting in a fiery wreck. The status of those aboard is currently unclear.
VOEPASS confirmed the accident, stating that the aircraft was en route to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport. The cause remains unknown.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during an event in southern Brazil, hinted at the probable loss of all passengers and crew. Firefighters, military police, and civil defense teams have been dispatched to the site.
Authorities have sealed off the area, with journalists awaiting updates. GloboNews footage shows the wreckage engulfed in flames, and additional footage indicates the plane descended vertically before the crash.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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