(MENAFN) Tragedy struck in the northwestern Brazilian state of Acre as a small plane crashed, claiming the lives of at least 12 individuals, including an infant, as confirmed by officials.
The ill-fated flight had taken off from Rio Branco, the capital of Acre, and tragically ended in a crash in the Amazon rainforest, as detailed in a government statement released on Sunday. Regrettably, all 12 occupants on board the aircraft lost their lives in this devastating incident.
In response to the crash, a prompt and coordinated effort was initiated, involving the dispatch of numerous ambulances and firefighting teams to the crash site, as highlighted in the official statement.
The airline that operated the ill-fated plane expressed its profound grief over the accident, revealing that the aircraft ignited in flames immediately upon impact. As the investigation into this tragic incident unfolds, more details may emerge to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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