Overcrowded car plunges into lake in Brazil, killing ten, including five children
The Rio de Janeiro government confirmed ten dead, including five children. Brazilian media say a baby was among the victims.
A car crash in a rural area of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, including five children, on Sunday morning. A passer-by alerted authorities to the submerged vehicle after noticing it in the lake. Upon retrieval, the victims were found to be deceased. The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the identities of the deceased, comprising five adults and five children, though official confirmations of their names have not yet been released.
Emergency services and firefighters utilized divers to recover the victims from the submerged vehicle. Local authorities have labeled the incident as an accident and are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Reports suggest that all victims were members of the same family, but their identities remain unconfirmed.
The region experienced heavy rainfall the previous day, leading to flooding in various streets, including popular tourist spots like Copacabana.
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