serious hot air balloon accident, 8 people killed

Khánh Minh |

2 survivors, 8 people died in the hot air balloon crash in Brazil.

VNA reported that at least eight people have died after a hot air balloon carrying about 22 people crashed in Praia Grande city, Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil.

Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello confirmed the information in a social media post on the morning of June 21.

He said that rescue forces were present at the scene and found 2 survivors. The search for the remaining person is underway.

The cause of the accident has not been determined.

Khánh Minh
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