A passenger plane carrying 61 people tragically crashed in a residential area in Brazil. The flight, operated by Voepass Airlines, was traveling from Cascavel in Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed that it “appears” all passengers and crew members on board have perished in the crash.

The devastating incident occurred in the city of Vinhedo, São Paulo, where the plane lost control before crashing. A video shared on Twitter by President Lula shows him observing a moment of silence, expressing his sorrow for the victims. “I would like everyone to stand up so that we can observe a minute of silence because a plane has just crashed in the city of Vinhedo,” he said, acknowledging the loss of 58 passengers and four crew members.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and emergency services are working at the scene. The crash has sent shockwaves through the country, as authorities continue to express their condolences.