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Summary Several of the victims were burned beyond recognition in the incident at Sao Goncalo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - At least eight people died and five others were injured Wednesday in a Rio suburb when a bus hit an electric pylon which fell on the vehicle, causing a fire, firefighters said.
Several of the victims were burned beyond recognition in the incident at Sao Goncalo.
Globo s G1 web portal quoted witnesses as saying the vehicle skidded in muddy conditions following heavy rain Tuesday.
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