A small plane crashed in São Paulo’s Barra Funda district, killing at least two and injuring two others. The aircraft collided with a bus, sparking a fire. Authorities are investigating the cause.
A small aircraft crashed in São Paulo on Friday morning, resulting in at least two fatalities and injuring two others, according to local reports.
The King Air F90, which has a capacity of up to eight passengers, went down at approximately 7:20 a.m. local time (10:20 GMT), colliding with a bus and igniting a fire, as reported by Brazilian broadcaster Globo News.
Firefighters discovered two burned bodies inside the wreckage. Meanwhile, a passing motorcyclist was injured by debris, and the bus driver, who was alone in the vehicle, sustained injuries as well. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing a loud explosion followed by a thick cloud of black smoke.
Authorities, including the police and the Brazilian Air Force, are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and assess any potential liabilities.
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