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Nine dead in Brazil bus crash

A commuter bus rear-ended a fuel truck in southern Brazil, killing nine people and injuring 17, authorities said today.

Nine dead in Brazil bus crash

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009 - 19:54

A commuter bus rear-ended a fuel truck in southern Brazil, killing nine people and injuring 17, authorities said today.

Authorities were still investigating the cause of the crash, but police said it appeared the accident happened after the bus driver fell asleep.

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