Blimp Promoting São Paulo FC Crashes into Residential Area
The blimp, conducting a test flight, caused minor injuries to the pilot and damaged homes in São Paulo, Brazil.
- A promotional blimp rented by São Paulo FC crashed into houses in the Osasco neighborhood during a test flight.
- The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday, just hours before a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match.
- The pilot sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, but no other injuries were reported.
- Video footage captured the blimp snagging on rooftops and rapidly deflating, causing chaos among local residents.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which resulted in significant damage to the blimp but limited damage to the buildings.