AT least least eight people died after a hot-air balloon crashed in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina.

The balloon is believed to have had an estimated 22 people onboard.

Local governor Jorginho Mello said on X: “We are all shocked by the accident involving a balloon in Praia Grande, this Saturday morning.

“Our rescue team is already on site.

“So far, we have confirmed eight deaths and two survivors.”

Shocking footage uploaded to social media shows the hot air balloon erupt into flames in the sky before deflating and falling to the ground.

Just last week, one person died and 19 others were injured after two hot air balloons crashed in Turkey.

The horror accident happened near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province, a holiday hotspot for tourists looking to ride hot air balloons.