10 teenage footballers killed in Brazil

Marie HOSPITAL / AFP

10 teenaged footballers in Brazil have been killed after a fire engulfed their dormitory.

The boys were part of Flamengo football club in Rio de Janeiro, one of the country's biggest teams.

They were staying at the Ninho de Urubu, a facility close to their training ground.

Three teenagers were also injured.

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