24.06.2026 09:50
A hot air balloon carrying 21 people in Brazil caught fire just 2 minutes after takeoff. In the tragedy, 8 people lost their lives, while 13 people, including a passenger who jumped from the balloon, survived. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
In Brazil, terrifying moments were experienced in a hot air balloon carrying 21 people. The balloon caught fire for an undetermined reason approximately 2 minutes after takeoff.
As the fire quickly grew, passengers on the balloon panicked, and the incident ended in tragedy.
8 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
According to a statement from authorities, 8 people died in the accident. The other 13 people on the balloon were rescued alive. It was reported that among the survivors was a passenger who jumped from the balloon as the flames rose.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
After the accident, numerous health and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, and an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the fire.