The horrifying crash (pictured) happened today in the country's southern state of Santa Catarina, in its Praia Grande region - a well-known hot air ballooning location.

At least eight people are dead following an accident involving a hot air balloon in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina on Saturday, according to the local governor.

Rescue teams search for survivors from flight believed to have had 22 people onboard, state governor says

Estimated 22 people were on board, local official says