09 Aug 2024 | 05:57 PM UTC
Brazil: Passenger plane carrying more than 60 people crashes in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo State, Aug. 9
FLASH: Plane carrying 62 people crashes in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, Aug. 9; status of those onboard not immediately reported.
A passenger plane operated by VoePass Linhas Aereas (2Z) that was carrying some 62 people crashed in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo State, on Aug. 9. Officials did not immediately report the status of those onboard the plane. Authorities have deployed several fire crews to the crash site, which was reportedly in the Capela neighborhood of the city. The cause of the crash was not immediately reported; officials will probably provide updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of the incident site over the short term as the emergency response continues.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the crash site until authorities have given the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
