One . The small plane crashed on Marques de São Vicente Avenue in Barra Funda and hit a bus and causing an explosion.
O King Air Bimotor took off from Campo de Mars Airport In the morning and the control tower lost contact with her at 7:16 am minutes after takeoff.
According to preliminary information, at least two charred bodies were found in the wreckage of the aircraft.
Rescue teams work on site to remove the victims and investigate the circumstances of the accident.
Impact and help from victims
The impact of the crash was so intense that the wreckage of the plane spread over an area of approximately 200 meters.
A bus was hit and caught fire, especially in the back.
Witnesses reported a very strong explosion at the time of the fall.
Security forces reported that at least Five victims They were rescued and sent to hospitals in the region.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities isolated the area to preserve traces and begin investigations into the causes of the accident.
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft belonged to a company in Porto Alegre, but the details about the origin and destination of the flight have not yet been released.
The Fire Department and the Military Police remain at the scene, conducting the rescue and expert work.
The fall of the aircraft caused great mobilization in the region, affecting traffic and moving emergency teams.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) reported that researchers from the fourth regional aeronautical accident investigation and prevention service (SERIPA IV) were called to perform the initial action of the occurrence involving the PS-FEM registration aircraft.
