The accident in Santa Catarina left 13 wounded and an affected health post, while increasing the questions about the safety of these tourist flights.
A frightening tragedy shocked Brazil on Saturday when a hot air balloon with 21 people on board caught in full flight and crashed into a health post in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina.
The preliminary balance reports eight fatalities and thirteen survivorswhose health conditions have not yet been detailed by the authorities.
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The governor Jorginho Mello confirmed the rescue of the survivors while firefighters fought the flames that consumed part of the medical installation impacted.
Witnesses reported panic scenes when the globe, which made a usual tourist tour in the area, began to burn before rushing violently.
This sinister happens just a week after another fatal accident with balloons in São Paulowhere a pregnant woman died.
The authorities investigate whether irregularities in the aircraft documentation, as happened in the previous case that ended with the arrested pilot.
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