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Eight people are reported missing in Brazil's city of Sao Paulo after a hole being dug for a new subway station collapsed leaving an enormous crater. Several people are feared missing in Brazil's city of Sao Paulo after a hole being dug for a new subway station collapsed leaving an enormous crater.
Emergency services are trying to reach passengers from a minibus that fell into the 30m (100ft) deep hole in the city's central district of Pinheiros.Emergency services are trying to reach passengers from a minibus that fell into the 30m (100ft) deep hole in the city's central district of Pinheiros.
Rescuers are trying to locate the vehicle, but fears of a further collapse are hampering efforts. Six vehicles have been recovered and rescuers are searching for the minibus. A truck driver is also missing.
An investigation has been launched into the incident. The landslide occurred at 1500 local time on Friday. An inquiry has begun.
Conflicting eyewitness reports cite an explosion before the landslide, others say the subway structure simply gave way.Conflicting eyewitness reports cite an explosion before the landslide, others say the subway structure simply gave way.
Paulo Roberto dos Santos, vice president of Transcooper, the company that owns the minibus, told local media they were trying to locate the vehicle by satellite, mobile phone and radio.Paulo Roberto dos Santos, vice president of Transcooper, the company that owns the minibus, told local media they were trying to locate the vehicle by satellite, mobile phone and radio.
Trucks being used on site also fell into the 60-metre (200ft) diameter hole. It is thought that the driver, ticket collector and four to six passengers were on board at the time of the landslide.
Local media also said three construction workers were hurt, but firefighters and the state-owned Sao Paulo subway company could not immediately confirm the injuries. Trucks being used on site also fell into the 60-metre (200ft) diameter hole. A 50ft crane, that was perched on the edge of the precipice, has been stabilised.
Traffic was diverted from the scene, causing a huge traffic jam on one of Sao Paulo's main roads. At least 79 families living close to the site have been evacuated to hotels, as local water, electricity and phone lines have been cut.
Traffic was diverted from the scene, causing huge traffic jams on one of Sao Paulo's main roads.
Heavy rain is forecast which the authorities fear may further hamper rescue efforts.