At least 10 killed in Brazil road accident: reports

At least 10 people died in southeastern Brazil when a driver at the wheel of a tourist bus lost control of the vehicle, local media reported today.

At least 10 people died in southeastern Brazil when a driver at the wheel of a tourist bus lost control of the vehicle, local media reported on Saturday.

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The crash late yesterday in eastern Minas Gerais also left several people injured, according to news reports.

Rescue officials said the bus was carrying 42 church members to a religious gathering at the time of the crash.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has placed Brazil fifth on a list of countries with the most road accidents. The top four places are occupied by India, China, Russia and the United States, the international group said.