Tragic Aircraft incident in‍ São Paulo: Details and Impact

A small aircraft tragically ‌crashed ⁣onto a busy road ⁣in São Paulo, Brazil, at⁢ approximately 7:20 a.m.local​ time on ⁤Friday. This unfortunate event resulted in the deaths of both individuals aboard the plane and initiated injuries to several pedestrians, as‍ indicated​ by​ local ⁢fire department officials.

Injuries and Immediate Response

In total, six individuals sustained minor injuries during⁤ the incident but did not face life-threatening conditions. Among them was a motorcyclist who happened to ⁢be passing by at the⁤ moment‌ of impact. The other​ five ⁤were passengers on‌ a nearby bus that was hit ⁣by debris from the aircraft,as stated by Captain ronaldo⁤ Melo of the São Paulo fire department.

Emergency Services ⁢Arrive

The ⁣emergency response team reached the⁤ location ‍shortly before 7:30 a.m., ​discovering both the‌ downed ‌plane and an⁢ engulfed bus. “The flames were exceptionally ‍intense,” commented Captain Melo. Fortunately, all passengers aboard ⁣the bus managed to exit ⁤safely prior​ to ignition.

Disturbing Visuals from Social Media

Footage circulating on social media captured harrowing ‍scenes of burning wreckage alongside thick ‍black smoke billowing into⁣ the sky.

Circumstances Surrounding The Crash

The precise ⁣reasons behind this tragic⁣ incident remain unknown; however, it appears that‍ it occurred shortly‍ after‌ takeoff.‌ The aircraft collided with Avenida Marques de São Vicente—a vital thoroughfare within Barra Funda—roughly four miles from‍ Campo de Marte Airport⁢ where it had ​departed.
The ‍ill-fated flight ⁤was en route to Porto Alegre, located nearly 700⁣ miles south of its starting point‌ in​ São Paulo.

Aftermath of The Incident

Captain⁤ Melo noted⁢ that emergency crews​ had vacated the site approximately three hours post-accident as firefighting ⁢efforts concluded.