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7 killed by fallen electricity pylon in Brazil

By ANI | Updated: July 17, 2021 06:40 IST

An electricity pylon has fallen in the northern Brazilian state of Para, leaving at least seven people dead, media reported.

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An electricity pylon has fallen in the northern Brazilian state of Para, leaving at least seven people dead, media reported.

The pylon was being constructed when it fell and killed six people at the site, while one more person died later in a hospital, the G1 broadcaster reported on Friday.

Five more people remain in medical facilities, according to the authorities of the Pacaja municipality.

The causes of the incident remain unknown. (ANI/Sputnik)

( With inputs from ANI )

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