In brief
A vehicle fell into a lake in Barra Mansa, killing 10 people, police said. Local police and firefighters found the bodies after a passerby reported the overturned car. Investigators are probing the cause amid questions about road lighting and lack of cameras.
On Sunday night, a car plunged into a lake in Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, killing 10 people, police said.
Local authorities say the accident happened in the early hours on a poorly lit stretch of road without cameras. A passerby saw the overturned vehicle and called police.
Firefighters recovered 10 bodies from the water, including children. Xinhua reports four children died, while BSS says five children were among the victims.
Police investigators are still trying to find out what caused the vehicle to leave the road and fall into the lake.
The incident occurred near a lake in Barra Mansa and no nearby surveillance cameras were identified.
Officials have not released details about who was driving or why the car went off the road.
Investigators are reviewing road conditions, lighting, and possible mechanical failures as part of the ongoing inquiry.
