A jet carrying Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos crashed in Santos, according to O Globo. The aircraft was on its way from Rio to Guaruja when it lost control as it was preparing to land, according to the Brazilian Air Force.
According to G1, the 49-year-old Campos has been confirmed dead as a result of the crash.
URGENTE: Presidenciável Eduardo Campos (PSB) morre em queda de avião em Santos http://t.co/f6gqTAfwCP
Despite early reports of Campos' family also being on board the aircraft, Globo is now reporting they were not.
Globo now saying wife and son of Eduardo Campos were not on the plane http://t.co/TXzldDnfBM
The plane went down into a residential area, hitting three houses and injuring ten people, reported G1.
Aeronave cai e fere 10 em Santos; acompanhe as últimas informaçཞs: http://t.co/oioGC1EuvK
Ugly scene in Santos at the scene of Pres. candidate @eduardocampos40 plane crash.
Santos police officials stated that there were "certainly" fatalities, but did not specify how many or who was involved, according to Reuters.
