Tragic plane crash in Gramado: A small aircraft collided with city shops, leaving 10 passengers dead. Details and official statements in our report.
A tragic plane crash in the tourist city of Gramado, Brazil, has caused widespread sorrow across the country. On Sunday, a small plane carrying 10 passengers collided with shops in the city, resulting in a major disaster. According to statements from civil defense officials, it is believed that all passengers on board the plane perished in the crash.
Governor Eduardo Leite on Site
The Governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, announced via the social media platform X that he is closely monitoring the situation. Leite stated, “I am closely following the tragic plane crash in Gramado. We are continuing rescue operations with state security forces. I am also traveling to the area to oversee the efforts personally.”
The governor also noted that the area has been secured, and emergency response teams have been mobilized to treat the injured. However, initial reports indicate that none of the passengers on the plane survived.
15 Injured Transported to Hospitals
The Rio Grande do Sul Public Safety Office reported that 15 individuals were hospitalized for smoke inhalation following the fire caused by the crash. While most of the injured are in stable condition, their treatment continues.
🚨 DEFESA CIVIL INFORMA
Acidente em modal aéreo – múltiplas vítimas – COBRADE 2.5.5.0.0
Em 22/12/2024 às 10h
GRAMADO/RS
Um avião caiu na manhã de hoje (22) no centro urbano de Gramado/RS. Equipes de emergência atuam neste momento no local.
Preliminarmente, o avião… pic.twitter.com/egFOugR37G
— Defesa Civil Nacional (@defesacivilbr) December 22, 2024
Details of the Crash
According to authorities, the plane first struck a building’s chimney, then collided with the second floor of a house, and finally crashed into a furniture store. Debris from the crash reached a nearby inn, causing extensive damage in the area.
This tragic incident has left both the local residents and tourists in Gramado in a state of shock. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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