Train crash kills at least eight in Sao Paulo
- 10 years ago
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A train carrying tons of corn derailed in Sao Paulo on Sunday, killing at least eight people.
Local media said at least four homes were damaged by at least nine derailed carriages.
Rescue workers combed the wreckage of the homes through the early hours of Monday, looking for more survivors. At least six people were injured, two in serious condition.
The victims included two children, a teenager and five adults.
An investigation in to the cause of the crash is underway.
A train carrying tons of corn derailed in Sao Paulo on Sunday, killing at least eight people.
Local media said at least four homes were damaged by at least nine derailed carriages.
Rescue workers combed the wreckage of the homes through the early hours of Monday, looking for more survivors. At least six people were injured, two in serious condition.
The victims included two children, a teenager and five adults.
An investigation in to the cause of the crash is underway.