The Brazilian Authorities announced today, Sunday, that 14 people were killed as a result of a plane crash in the north of the country.
Governor of the Amazon state in Brazil, Wilson Lima, said that a plane crashed in the state in the north of the country yesterday, Saturday, killing 14 people.
The accident occurred in the province of Barcelos, about 400 kilometers from the city of Manaus, the state capital.
Wilson Lima said on the X social media platform, "12 passengers and two crew members were killed in the accident."
For its part, Manaus Aerotaxi issued a statement confirming that an accident had occurred, adding that it was investigating the matter without giving any details about deaths or injuries.
According to media reports, the plane was heading from the state capital, Manaus, to Barcelos, a trip that would take approximately 90 minutes.
The UOL news website, quoting the state's Minister of Security, Vinicius Almeida, reported that all passengers were Brazilians and were going to the Barcelos tourist area, which is surrounded by national parks and nature reserves, to practice hunting.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency