RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Brazil following the crash of a civilian aircraft in the state of São Paulo, which resulted in the loss of dozens of lives.

The Kingdom affirmed its solidarity with the government and people of Brazil during this tragic time, extending its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims.

All passengers and crew members on a commercial airliner carrying 62 people died on Friday in a plane crash in Brazil's state of Sao Paolo, local authorities announced.

A total of 58 passengers and four crew members died in the crash, with the plane identified as Voepass flight 2283 went down near a home in Vinhedo, northwest of the state capital, according to Osmir Cruz, the city's secretary of security. Nobody on the ground was injured, added Cruz. — SG with inputs from Agencies