A tragic incident happened in Brazils northern Amazon state after a plane crash, killing 14 people on Saturday, said the states governor.12 passengers, 2 crew members killed in plane crash in Brazils AmazonThe accident took place in the Barcelos province, some 400 km (248 miles) from the state capital, Manaus.Taking it to X (formerly known as Twitter), the Governor of Amazonas state, Wilson Lima, said, “I deeply regret the death of the 12 passengers and two crew members who were victims of the plane crash in Barcelos on Saturday.”Lamento profundamente a morte dos 12 passageiros e dois tripulantes, vítimas do acidente de avião ocorrido neste sábado, em Barcelos. Nossas equipes estão atuando, desde o primeiro momento, para prestar o apoio necessário. Aos familiares e amigos, minha solidariedade e orações.— Wilson Lima (@wilsonlimaAM) September 16, 2023 “Our teams have been working from the outset to provide the necessary support. My sympathy and prayers go out to their families and friends.”Investigation is still on!Meanwhile, the Manaus Aerotaxi airline issued a statement confirming that there had been an accident and that it was investigating but offering no details about deaths or injuries.“We count on respect for the privacy of those involved at this difficult time and will be available to provide all necessary information and updates as the investigation progresses,” the statement said.Some Brazilian media outlets reported that US citizens were among those killed.
