Hot-air balloon crashes in Brazil, at least 8 killed

Chilling footage shared by local news outlet G1 showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it plummeted towards the ground.

Thirteen people survived and were taken to hospitals, Santa Catarina's military fire brigade said, adding that 21 people were on board, including the pilot.

Last Sunday, a balloon fell in Sao Paulo state, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring 11 others, G1 reported.