Two dead as overpass collapses in Belo Horizonte

An unfinished overpass collapsed this Thursday (Jul 3) in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte, capital of the state of Minas Gerais. The structure fell apart hitting a micro-bus, a car and a truck. According to official data, two people died and 19 were injured. Ten victims were taken to a hospital, and nine others are being assisted at the scene.

The overpass is one of the roads leading to the Mineirão Stadium, a World Cup venue 4 km away from where the accident occurred. The next game at the stadium is expected to be played next week, on July 8.

Alex Rodriges contributed to this article.