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Car plows into crowd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, injuring at least 15
At least 15 people have been injured after a car was rammed into a crowd in Rio de Janeiro near Copacabana beach. It's unclear if the incident is a terrorist act.
A car was driven onto the sidewalk on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro Thursday night, running down pedestrians. The driver then attempted to escape but was detained, according to the Military Police (PM).
At least 15 people were injured, including four children and a baby, local news report. There is no information on the severity of the injuries yet. Rescue teams are on the scene. The injured have been taken to the Miguel Couto and Souza Aguiar hospitals.
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