Brazilian rescuers find 10 bodies after mine dam burst: firefighters

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A rescue worker is seen after a dam, owned by Brazilian miner Vale SA, burst in Brumadinho, Brazil January 26, 2019. REUTERS/Washington Alves

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian firefighters on Saturday confirmed that 10 bodies have been recovered after a tailings dam at a Brazilian iron ore mine owned by Vale SA burst, leaving hundreds missing and halting operations.

Reporting by Jake Spring; Editing by Paul Simao

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