Ten people die in car accident near Rio de Janeiro

Ten people, including five children and an infant, died on Saturday evening when their vehicle plunged into a lake in the Barra Mansa municipality, located about 140 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The accident occurred in a rural area near Quatis. The vehicle, which was reportedly carrying more passengers than the legal capacity allowed, was discovered submerged by a passerby in the early hours of Sunday, who then notified emergency services.

Approximately thirty firefighters and two divers participated in the recovery operation. Local authorities confirmed that all ten occupants were deceased by the time rescuers reached the vehicle. While the incident is currently classified as an accident, state police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the crash. The region had experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, which caused flooding across various parts of the state, including tourism hubs like Copacabana.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the tragic event. No survivors were found at the scene, and officials are working to confirm all factors that contributed to the vehicle overturning into the water.