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Passenger Plane Crashes Near São Paulo, All 62 Feared Dead

An airplane takes off from Beirut airport as pictured from Baabda

A tragic incident unfolded on the outskirts of São Paulo as a passenger plane carrying 62 individuals crashed, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed the grim news, expressing that it appears all passengers and crew members onboard may have perished in the crash. The exact cause of the tragic event remains unknown, shrouding the community in grief and uncertainty.

The President's somber announcement came during a naval event, where he called for a moment of silence to honor the lives lost in the crash. The plane, operated by Voepass, was en route from Cascavel to São Paulo when it tragically went off the radar shortly before 1:30 p.m. local time.

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