The Telegraph reports that two Chapecoense players, Alan Ruschel and Marcos Danilo, were among the survivors. Reuters has named Jacson Ragnar Follmann as another surviving player. Passengers Rafael Correa Gobbato and Ximena Suarez are also confirmed to be alive.The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority has released a full list of passengers onboard the aircraft.The @AeropuertoMDE confirms LAMIA Bolivia RJ85, registration CP-2933 has crashed near Medellin, Colombia. https://t.co/ayIDZCJVZs pic.twitter.com/GUzZcwHkwo
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) November 29, 2016
The plane crashed in a mountainous area, and very poor weather meant the site was only accessible by road, hindering rescue efforts. Early on Tuesday rescue efforts were delayed by heavy rain. Aviation authorities have said that the plane, which is operated by Bolivian charter airline Lamia, declared an emergency at 10 p.m. local time on Monday. The statement lists electrical failure as the reason for the crash.Alan Ruschel @ChapecoenseReal llegó en SHOCK: consciente y hablando, Pidió que le guardaran su argolla de matrimonio y preguntó por su fam. pic.twitter.com/pXWi0isRUu
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) November 29, 2016
The British Aerospace 146 aircraft, in service since 1999, had been traveling from southern Brazil, but had made a stop in Bolivia on the way to Medellin.Todo nuestro apoyo y solidaridad con las víctimas del accidente aéreo en Antioquia pic.twitter.com/YjJsbPCxTK
— BG. José G. Acevedo (@PoliciaMedellin) November 29, 2016
The Chapecoense club issued a brief statement on its Facebook page: "May God be with our athletes, officials, journalists and other guests traveling with our delegation." The Brazilian football association said in a statement that it was praying for the passengers and crew.Medellin's mayor Federico Gutierrez told Blu Radio that "it's a tragedy of huge proportions." The Brazilian president Michel Temer has also expressed his sympathies, writing on Twitter that he would offer every possible assistance to the victims and their families.Jogadores desolados no vestiário da Chapecoense pic.twitter.com/SsulnjhJ0z
— DC Esportes (@esportesdc) November 29, 2016