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Plane crash in Brazil’s Amazon state leaves 14 dead – CNN

/ 06:56 AM September 17, 2023

A plane crash in Brazil's northern Amazon state leaves 14 dead

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SAO PAULO — A plane crash in Brazil’s northern Amazon state on Saturday has left 14 dead, CNN reported, citing a local mayor.

The accident took place in the Barcelos province, some 400 km (248 miles) from the state capital, Manaus.

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In an interview with CNN Brasil, the mayor of Barcelos, Edson de Paula Rodrigues Mendes, confirmed the crash of a medium-sized plane and said there were 12 tourists on board in addition to a pilot and co-pilot who were all killed.

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Some Brazilian media outlets reported that United States citizens are among those killed. Reuters has not yet verified the reports.

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