PARANÁ, Brazil– A tornado ripped through Southern Brazil on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring 432 others.

According to the Paraná State Government , four deaths occurred in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu and one happened in Guarapuava.

The tornado collapsed structures, leaving people trapped, the government said.

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Search and rescue of the collapsed buildings was still ongoing Saturday.

The government said the Military Fire Department of Paraná and health services provided medical attention for the 432 injured people.

Nine people were seriously injured.

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Local and federal Brazilian government officials visited the areas affected on Saturday morning.

The tornado that hit the commun

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