Seven dead after bus falls off bridge A bus has fallen 15 metres off a bridge in Brazil, killing at least seven people. Photo: AP/Felipe Dana At least seven people have been killed in Brazil and nine injured when a bus plunged off a bridge overlooking one of Rio de Janeiro's main access roads, firefighters say. Rescue teams are on the scene. So far seven deaths have been confirmed," a spokesman said. A Civil Protection statement said nine people were injured and rushed to hospital. The bus landed on is its roof after falling about 15 metres on to Rio's Avenida Brasil.. The avenue was littered with blood stains and shattered glass. Authorities have launched an investigation. Witnesses said the bus driver was arguing with a passenger who had not paid his fare at the time of the crash.