A hot air balloon crash in Brazil has left at least eight people dead and 13 injured. The accident occurred in Praia Grande, with rescue teams searching for survivors amid the wreckage. Santa Catarina governor Jorginho Mello confirmed the toll, stating emergency services were providing support to victims and families. Disturbing footage shows the balloon engulfed in flames before crashing to the ground.
This tragedy follows another deadly hot air balloon incident in Turkey days earlier, where strong winds caused a crash that killed the pilot. Brazilian officials continue investigating the cause of the latest disaster as hospitals treat the injured survivors. The back-to-back accidents have raised fresh safety concerns about balloon tourism worldwide.
