Nine Brazilian firefighters killed after cave collapses in training drill as crews rush to pull survivors from rubble

NINE Brazilian firefighters have been killed after a cave collapsed in a training drill as crews rushed to pull survivors from the rubble. The tragic accident occurred as a group of 26 firefighters were training in a cave near the city of Altinopolis, the Sao Paulo fire department confirmed. AFPNine firefighters have died in the cave in Brazil[/caption] Police and emergency health teams have joined firefighters in a desperate effort to free those still trapped, but the work has been hampered by heavy rains. And reports have now confirmed that all nine firefighters inside the collapsed cave have died. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.