At least 17 killed in tourist bus crash after driver ‘lost control of vehicle when brakes failed’ before hitting rock

AT least 17 people have died in a horrifying bus crash in Brazil, while numerous others have been left seriously injured. The tragic smash happened overnight on the BR-423 between Paranatema and Saloa, in the north-east Brazilian state of Pernambuco. Some of the injured passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital. Police say...