Chapecoense plane crash: A tragedy that shocked the world
The tragic crash of a plane carrying the Brazilian football team Chapecoense has sent shockwaves around the world.
The team was on its way to the final of the Copa Sudamericana when the plane crashed in Colombia, killing 71 people.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it is believed that the plane ran out of fuel. The team had been flying for over six hours and was due to land in Medellin, Colombia, when the crash occurred.
Chapecoense is a small club from the southern Brazilian city of Chapeco. The team had risen to prominence in recent years, winning the Copa Sudamericana in 2016. The team's success had been a source of pride for the city of Chapeco and for Brazil as a whole.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the football world. Many of the team's players were young and talented, and they had a bright future ahead of them. The crash has also been a reminder of the dangers of air travel, and of the fragility of life.
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