Brazil: Mining Accident Leaves 45 People Missing and 1 Dead
- 9 years ago
An accident at a mine in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has left at least one person dead and 45 missing. The mine’s residue storage area collapsed late on Thursday, falling into the small town of Bento Rodriguez. Brazilian authorities and relief agencies are doubling their rescue efforts. So far 500 people have been rescued. teleSUR