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Toxic spill fears follow Brazil bridge collapse

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63% Informative

Four lorries carrying pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river on Sunday .

It is not clear if or how much the chemicals have leaked from their containers.

Diversive operations in the river have been halted while the situation is assessed.

Four people are known to have died, and more than 10 are missing.

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semi-formal

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English

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46

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