At least 7 killed, at least 150 missing in dam collapse in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed, nine injured and at least 150 others are missing after a tailings dam collapsed Friday afternoon in southeastern state of Minas Gerais, the state government said Friday evening.

The identities of the victims were not disclosed. Nine people who suffered injuries from the mud were rescued alive, and 100 people who were trapped in the incident were also rescued, according to local authorities.