The state governor of Brazil’s northern Amazon state revealed that a plane crash on Saturday tragically claimed the lives of 14 people.
Plane crash in Brazil’s Amazon state: According to Reuters, the incident took place in the Barcelos province, which is located about 400 kilometres (248 miles) from Manaus, the state’s capital.
Wilson Lima, the governor of the Amazonas state, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, “I deeply regret the death of the 12 passengers and two crew members who were victims of the plane crash in Barcelos on Saturday.” “Our personnel have been working nonstop to offer the required assistance. Their families and friends have my condolences and prayers.
The airline Manaus Aerotaxi has issued a statement acknowledging the accident’s occurrence and reiterating that an inquiry is still ongoing. However, no precise information about casualties or injuries was given in the announcement.
In this difficult time, “we count on respect for the privacy of those involved,” the statement said. “We will be available to provide all necessary information and updates as the investigation progresses,” it added.
US citizens may have been among the victims, according to certain Brazilian media outlets. Reuters hasn’t been able to independently corroborate these reports, though.