Eight die as truck ploughs into procession in Brazil

Eight people were killed when an out-of-control truck ploughed into a religious procession in the northeastern Brazilian town of Feira Grande, authorities said.

Eight people were killed when an out-of-control truck ploughed into a religious procession in the northeastern Brazilian town of Feira Grande, authorities said.

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The truck's brakes failed as it was going downhill toward the town, media outlets said, citing reports from firefighters and Alagoas state police.

After cutting a swath through the procession, the truck crashed into a building, bursting into flames on impact. The driver was trapped inside the cab and burned to death.