At Least 8 Dead After Brazilian Hot Air Balloon Bursts Into Flames In Mid-Air
What a way to go.
Via CNN:
At least eight people are dead following an accident involving a hot air balloon in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina on Saturday, according to the local governor.
“So far, we have confirmed eight deaths,” local governor Jorginho Mello said on X.
He said 21 people were on board; the other 13 survived.
The eyewitness said she ran to see where the balloon fell and saw two survivors, “a woman covered in mud and in a state of shock, and a man with her who was limping,” as well as two bodies.
It’s crazy that anyone survived, and they’ll no doubt be traumatized for life.
Disturbing videos of the tragedy:
Balão pega fogo e cai em Praia Grande em Santa Catarina, imagens de grupo de WhatsApp. pic.twitter.com/uSADC0jZfc
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Hot air balloon catches fire mid-air and crashes in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/BAy5K0zohf
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