
Eight people have died after a hot air balloon crashed in Brazil. There were 22 people on board, and the incident took place in the southern state of Santa Catarina.
The state's governor, Jorginho Mello, said the serious incident occurred in the Praia Grande area and has shocked the local community.
So far, two people have been confirmed alive, while emergency crews continue to search for the other passengers who were in the balloon.
"We are all shocked by the accident involving a hot air balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning. Our rescue team is already at the scene... So far, we have confirmed eight dead and two survivors," local governor Jorginho Mello said in X.
Authorities have not yet provided details on the causes of the crash, while police are investigating the serious incident.
A video posted on social media shows a hot air balloon bursting into flames while in the sky. The balloon then burned and fell to the ground.
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