At Least 2 Dead, Several Injured After Massive Rock Falls On 3 Boats In Brazil
The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has confirmed that at least two people are dead after a massive rock formation fell on three boats.
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According to the New York Daily News, the accident happened in the city of Capitólia. This was also confirmed by the Brazilian Navy.
Firefighters in the neighboring city or Piumhi say that a sudden downpour dislocated the rocks and made them fall from a height of more than 16 feet. In addition to the two that were killed, at least 15 people were injured during the tragedy, some of them critically, officials said. It was noted that each boat was carrying between 12 to 20 people, including children. The video that has been posted online, which has been verified by Brazilian authorities, shows the exact moment when one of the rocks hits the boats.
Captain Daniel Henrique Alves de Oliveira told a Brazilian news show Saturday afternoon that more deaths are expected.
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