Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrifying’ Hot Air Balloon Accident

Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrifying’ Hot Air Balloon Accident originally appeared on The Spun.

Prayers are pouring in on social media after a “horrifying” hot air balloon accident on Saturday.

A hot air balloon reportedly carrying more than 20 people caught fire and crashed on Saturday. The accident reportedly took place in Brazil. It happened in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina, according to the local governor.

Photos and videos on social media showed the horrifying scene, in which the hot air balloon caught fire and crashed.

There were reportedly 21 people on board the hot air balloon. At least eight people died, while 13 people are believed to have survived the crash.

“We are all shocked by the accident involving a balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning. Our rescue team is already on site… So far, we have confirmed eight deaths,” local governor Jorginho Mello said on X.

From the report:

“We saw two people fall from above, and soon after the basket broke, and the balloon fell,” an eyewitness told local media Jornal Razão.

The eyewitness said she ran to see where the balloon fell and saw two survivors, “a woman covered in mud and in a state of shock, and a man with her who was limping,” as well as two bodies.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his solidarity with the families of the victims on X. “I would like to place the Federal Government at the disposal of the victims and the state and municipal forces that are working on the rescue and care for the survivors,” he said.

Prayers are pouring in for those impacted.

“That’s awful,” one fan wrote.

“Praying for everyone impacted,” one fan added.

“I would never ride on a hot air balloon without a parachute,” one fan added.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace,” one fan added.

“Horrifying incident, safety concerns rise. Praying 🙏,” one fan added.

Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victims.

Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrifying’ Hot Air Balloon Accident first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.