The Palmas Futbol i Regatas club of Brazil’s fourth division is in mourning after the death of its president and four footballers.
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His tragic demise came after a plane crash that happened this Sunday. The pilot of the ship also lost his life.
The delegation was heading to Goiás to play a match, team sources said. The reasons for the unfortunate event are still unclear.
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Club statement on the accident
“Palmas Futebol i Regates announces that around 8:15 a.m. this Sunday the 24th there was a plane crash that involved club president Lucas Meira, on his way to Goiânia, for the match between Vila Nova x Palmas this Monday, the 25th, valid for the Green Cup, the plane in which Lucas was with Commander Wagner and the athletes Lucas Praxedes, Guilherme Noé, Ranule and Marcus Molinari took off and crashed At the end of the runway of the Tocantins Aviation Association, we are sorry to inform you that there are no survivors. he will speak again in due course. “
The plane was completely destroyed after crashing into the ground. The air vehicle exploded in a wooded region of Luzimangues.
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According to the statement released by the Palmas club, in addition to the president of the entity, Lucas Meira, the players Lucas Praxedes, Guilherme Noé, Ranule and Marcus Molinari also died in the accident.