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In pictures: Brazil flyover collapse | In pictures: Brazil flyover collapse |
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A flyover under construction collapsed in one of Brazil's World Cup host cities, killing at least two people and injuring 22 others. Belo Horizonte, in the south-east of the country, is due to host one of the semi-final matches next week. | |
The bridge collapsed on top of moving traffic on a busy highway. | |
Emergency services confirm that the female driver of this commuter bus was killed in the incident. | Emergency services confirm that the female driver of this commuter bus was killed in the incident. |
Two apparently unoccupied construction lorries were also crushed when the overpass collapsed. | Two apparently unoccupied construction lorries were also crushed when the overpass collapsed. |
One vehicle was almost completely flattened underneath the rubble of the bridge. | One vehicle was almost completely flattened underneath the rubble of the bridge. |
Emergency services were quick to reach the site of the collapse, just several miles away from Mineirao Stadium, which is hosting one of the World Cup semi-final matches on Tuesday. | Emergency services were quick to reach the site of the collapse, just several miles away from Mineirao Stadium, which is hosting one of the World Cup semi-final matches on Tuesday. |
The unfinished flyover was part of the World Cup infrastructure plan aimed at improving Belo Horizonte's public transport system. | The unfinished flyover was part of the World Cup infrastructure plan aimed at improving Belo Horizonte's public transport system. |
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