In a canyon near the Brazilian city of Capitoliu in the state of Minas Gerais, a rock collapsed on speed boats carrying tourists, killing six people and injuring more than 20. This was announced on January 8 by CNN Brasil.
Earlier in the day, state rescue spokesman Pedro Aijara confirmed the deaths, two of them are men, the identities of others are being established.
He also said that the collapse of the eroded rocks provoked heavy rainfall in the region. In addition, further destruction of the natural landscape is possible, added Aihara. The country’s navy was involved in the investigation of the incident.
According to the TV channel, at least 32 people were injured in the collapse of the rock, 23 of them were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, after being examined by doctors they were released. It is known about two wounded with open fractures, who are in a medical facility.
Brazilian Tourism Minister Gilson Machado expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured, and said that the authorities are doing everything to understand the causes of the incident.
In September, in the Sichuan province of southwestern China, at least 10 people went missing due to a landslide due to heavy rains in the city of Ya’an in Tianquan County, displacement of soil and rocks.
Local authorities organized a search and rescue operation
Source: IZ
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