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Hot-air balloon crash in Brazil kills at least eight people

Tourism balloon carrying 21 passengers catches fire during flight
Published 21 Jun, 2025 08:24pm
For illustrative purpose only
For illustrative purpose only

At least eight people were killed after a hot-air balloon carrying 21 passengers crashed on Saturday in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, local and state officials said.

The tourism balloon caught fire during the flight in early morning hours, crashing in the city of Praia Grande, according to the state fire department.

Thirteen survivors were transported to nearby hospitals, according to the fire department.

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