Brazil probes risks from chemicals

Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead, dozen missing
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Brazil probes risks from chemicals after tankers plunged off collapsed bridge
ESTREITO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazilian state and federal authorities ... (Reporting by Mauricio Marinho in Estreito; Bernardo Caram in Brasilia and Rodrigo Viga Gaier in Rio de Janeiro; additional reporting and writing by Andre Romani in Sao Paulo; Editing ...
Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse
Brazilian authorities are investigating after a bridge collapsed Sunday, killing at least four people and sending trucks loaded with sulfuric acid and pesticides plunging into a river, raising concerns about water contamination.
Brazil bridge collapse kills at least four, dozen still missing
A bridge connecting two states in Brazil's northern and northeastern regions collapsed on Sunday (December 22) as vehicles were crossing. Rescue divers had to await confirmation from scientists that the water was safe to enter before embarking on search missions,
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.
Toll Rises In Brazil Bridge Collapse That Caused Acid Dump
The death toll in a Brazilian bridge collapse that occurred on the weekend rose to four on Tuesday, with the search for another 13 people missing made perilous by trucks with tons of acid falling into the water,
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