In the South American nation on Saturday, a tragic plane crash resulted in the loss of life for a Paraguayan legislator and three others, as reported by local law enforcement.
The aircraft met with an unfortunate fate shortly after taking off, approximately 180 km (112 miles) from Asuncion. The crash claimed the life of Walter Harms, a legislator representing the ruling Colorado party, along with three individuals who were part of his team, as detailed in the police report.
Expressing profound sorrow, Paraguay's Vice-president Pedro Alliana conveyed the heartbreaking news on the social media platform X. He lamented the passing of their colleague, friend, and "brother of dreams," Walter Harms.
Images circulated on social media depicted the wreckage engulfed in flames within a field. According to the police report, the plane collided with a tree during takeoff, leading to its fiery descent to the ground. The tragic incident marks a somber day for Paraguay, mourning the loss of lives in this devastating plane crash.
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