Burst dam in Brazil leaves 45 people missing and 15 feared dead

It is feared more than a dozen people have died after a dam burst at an iron ore mine in south eastern Brazil.

The incident happened yesterday and is thought to have killed at least 15 people.

Forty-five people are still missing.

The mine is a joint venture between Anglo-Australian mining company BHP Billiton and Brazilian company Vale called Samarco.

Footage shows nearby homes and vehicles submerged in water and clay-red mud.

Authorities have said the dam was built to hold back water and residue from mining operations.