🚨At least eight people dead after hot air balloon crashes in Brazil

least eight people have been reported dead following the crash of a hot air balloon in Brazil today (21 June).

The governor of Santa Catarina state, Jorginho Mello, took to X to share information on the incident.

“We are all shocked by the accident involving a balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning,” he said of the accident in the southeast of Brazil.

Mello went on: “Preliminary information indicates that there were 22 people on board,”

So far, we have confirmed eight deaths and two survivors were rescued alive.”

The Governor added that first responders were at the scene and searching for others that were onboard, in Praia Grande.

Videos have also been circulating social media, which are claimed to have captured the horrific incident in real time.

In clips doing the rounds online, the basket underneath the balloon could be seen plummeting back to Earth.

The local fire department based in the state of Santa Catarina confirmed that at least 22 people were onboard the hot air balloon at the time of the disaster.

At 9.35am local time, officials stated: “The Santa Catarina Military Fire Department (CBMSC) is currently responding to a balloon crash in the municipality of Praia Grande, in the south of the state, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, June 21.

“The corporation confirms 4 deaths at the scene and the other victims are being treated, searched for and evaluated by our teams.”

Governor Mello also provided an update, writing on X: “Accident update:

“21 people on board – 8 fatalities, 13 survivors.

“Our teams continue to provide all necessary support to families and victims.

“We continue to monitor the situation.”Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Image

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