In brief
On Friday morning, a tragic incident occurred in São Paulo when a small plane crashed on a major road, claiming the lives of both pilots and injuring multiple people on the ground.
On February 7, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m. local time, a small aircraft on its way to Porto Alegre met with disaster shortly after taking off from Campo de Marte Airport. The plane crashed into Avenida Marques de São Vicente in the Barra Funda neighborhood, directly colliding with a bus and injuring six individuals on the ground. Thankfully, the injuries sustained by these individuals, including a nearby motorcyclist and five bus passengers, were reported to be minor.Firefighters responded promptly, arriving on the scene before 7:30 a.m. to find the plane and bus engulfed in flames. "The fire was very aggressive," stated Captain Ronaldo Melo from São Paulo’s fire department, noting that all bus passengers managed to escape the vehicle before the fire spread. Videos circulating on social media illustrate the aftermath of the crash, showcasing a substantial black plume of smoke billowing into the air. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, yet early reports indicate it may have occurred shortly after takeoff. Emergency services remained at the scene for several hours, working to extinguish flames and secure the area before departing around 10:30 a.m. The communities affected are now left grappling with the impact of this tragic event as investigations into the crash begin.
