A Plane Crash in Brazil’s northern Amazon state on Saturday has resulted in the death of 14 individuals, according to the state’s governor. The incident occurred in the Barcelos province, approximately 400 km (248 miles) away from the state capital, Manaus.
Governor Wilson Lima of Amazonas state expressed his deep regret over the tragedy and extended his condolences to the families and friends of the 12 passengers and two crew members who lost their lives in the Barcelos Plane crash on Saturday. He also mentioned that their teams have been actively providing necessary support since the beginning.
The Manaus Aerotaxi airline released a statement acknowledging the accident and confirming their ongoing investigation. However, they did not provide any specific details regarding the fatalities or injuries. The airline emphasized the importance of respecting the privacy of those involved during this challenging time and assured that they would share all relevant information and updates as the investigation progresses.
Although some Brazilian media outlets reported the involvement of U.S. citizens among the victims, RushHourDaily was unable to verify these claims.
This article was reported by Steven Grattan and edited by David Gregorio.
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