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Hot air balloon crash in Brazil kills at least eight
At least eight people have been killed after a hot air balloon carrying 21 passengers crashed in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, local and state officials say.
The tourism balloon caught fire during the flight in early morning hours, crashing in the city of Praia Grande, according to the state fire department.
Thirteen survivors were transported to nearby hospitals, according to the fire department.
09:11 ATENDIMENTO PRÉ-HOSPITALAR local: Base de Lançamento de Balões, CIDADE, #PRAIA GRANDE - acidente envolvendo queda balão
— Emergências 193 (CBMSC) (@CBMSC193) June 21, 2025
Footage shared by local news outlet G1 showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurdled towards the ground.
Last Sunday, a balloon fell in Sao Paulo state, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring 11 others, G1 reported.
Praia Grande is a common destination for hot-air ballooning, a popular activity in some parts of Brazil's south during June festivities that celebrate Catholic saints such as Saint John.
with AP
