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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday extended condolences to Brazil after a passenger plane crashed in Sao Paulo region, killing all 61 people on board.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing sympathy to the relatives of the deceased, and to the federal republic over the tragic incident.
The aircraft, operated by Voepass airline, was traveling from Cascavel to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport.
Media images showed the plane spiralling out of control before plummeting.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed that there were no survivors.
The airline said it was cooperating with authorities to investigate what happened and is assisting the relatives of those who died.