7 killed after storm, strong winds hit Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A powerful storm in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state left at least seven people dead on Friday evening, marking one of the most severe weather events in nearly 30 years, the Civil Defense agency said Saturday.

Three people were killed by a collapsing wall in Bauru, while the others were killed by falling trees in Diadema, Cotia and the city of Sao Paulo, according to the agency.<