9 years ago
At least 16 reportedly dead after dam breaks in Brazil
A dam in the south-eastern Brazilian town of Mariana in the state of Minas Gerais has broken, killing at least 16, according to local media. Witnesses report the town of Bento Rodrigues, near Mariana, has been completely flooded; the town has a population of 620. There was no official word on any victims by early evening (local time). Rescue teams were searching for survivors or bodies, and residents living nearby were told to evacuate to higher ground.
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