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Death Toll Rises After Dam Burst in Brazil

At least seven people have died and hundreds are missing after a dam burst at a mine in Brazil. The...
Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

10:42 AM - 26 Jan 2019



Death Toll Rises After Dam Bur...

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Death Toll Rises After Dam Burst in Brazil

Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

10:42 AM - 26 Jan 2019



At least seven people have died and hundreds are missing after a dam burst at a mine in Brazil.

The army is helping rescue efforts after the town of Brumadinho  in the south east of the country was hit by a torrent of mud.

The country's President, Jair Bolsanaro is expected to visit the area today.

Fabio Schvartsman's the chief executive of the firm that owns the mine says it is a human tragedy.



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