In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash
An aerial view of the site where the Voepass airline plane crashed in Vinhedo.
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A VoePass passenger plane carrying 62 people has crashed in the state of São Paulo in Brazil, with everyone aboard killed.
The twin-engine turboprop was flying from the southern state of Paraná to São Paulo when it came down 80km (50 miles) north-west of the city in the town of Vinhedo.
Here is a selection of photos from the scene.
Emergency services were sent to the scene in Vinhedo. In total, the plane was carrying 57 passengers and four crew, the airline Voepass said.
A crisis office, with representatives from security and rescue forces of the São Paulo government among other state officials, was created to monitor and assist.
Military police were sent to the site.
Emergency service workers had to contend with rainy conditions in Vinhedo.
Luiz Augusto de Oliveira (L), who owns the residence where the Voepass Airlines plane crashed. was pictured embracing people.
Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo Guilherme Muraro Derrite gave a press conference at the crash site.
State civil defence officers were also deployed at the scene. Authorities have said officials have been able to retrieve the aircraft's black box recorders.
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas declared three days of mourning in honour of the victims of the plane crash.
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