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Eleven die in Brazil plane crash Eleven die in Brazil plane crash
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A small aeroplane has crashed in eastern Brazil, killing 11 people, officials say. A small aeroplane has crashed in eastern Brazil, killing all 11 people on board, officials say.
They say the jet crashed near the airport of the coastal resort town of Trancoso, in the state of Bahia. The jet crashed near the airport of the coastal resort town of Trancoso, in the state of Bahia. It was reportedly attempting to land in a heavy storm.
Rescue teams were reported to be on their way to the scene of the accident. Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene of the accident.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. The plane - said to be a twin-motor King Air 350 - was flying from the city of Sao Paulo. The exact cause of the crash is being investigated.
There were eight passengers and three crew on board the plane.