At least 5 killed after bus plunges into ravine in Brazil

At least five people were killed and three others injured Sunday after a bus plunged about 15 meters into a ravine on the SP-52 highway in Cruzeiro, in

Brazil's southeastern state of Sao Paulo, authorities said.



The accident occurred on a mountainous stretch in the Paraiba Valley after the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road and fell into the ravine, according to preliminary reports.



The fire department said 48 passengers were aboard the bus.



Initial reports said some passengers were trapped in the wreckage and others were in serious condition.