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Brazil car plunges into lake, killing 10 including five children

10 killed in Brazil when car falls into lake: officials

Brazil car plunges into lake, killing 10 including five children

A tragic accident occurred in Barra Mansa, Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of ten individuals, including five children. The victims were found deceased in a car that plunged into a lake. Around 30 firefighters and two divers were involved in the recovery efforts. The authorities have deemed the incident as an accident, and police are currently investigating the circumstances.

The region had experienced heavy rainfall earlier that day, causing flooding in various areas, including tourist spots like Copacabana.

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