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.