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Worshippers killed in grotto collapse in central Brazil

Worshippers killed in grotto collapse in central Brazil
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At least ten people died and four others were injured after a grotto partially collapsed during a religious ceremony in Brazil.

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At least ten people died and four others were injured after a grotto partially collapsed during a religious ceremony in Brazil.

It happened in the central city of Santa Maria where around 50 people had gathered to celebrate All Saints’ Day.

The grotto is a pilgrimage site for worshippers. The area was cleared and sectioned off pending an investigation.

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