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A baby has been killed and dozens of people injured after a car slammed into pedestrians next to the world famous Copacabana Beach in Brazil.

The terrifying incident happened at 8pm local time on Thursday as the promenade was packed with tourists.

Early reports from Rio De Janeiro suggested at least 15 people were injured, including four children.

A fire department official later confirmed a baby, believed to be eight months old, was killed in the incident.

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The injured are being treated at Rio's Miguel Couto hospital, officials said.

Harrowing mobile phone footage filmed on the beach shows numerous casualties lying on the ground as bystanders tend to the injured.

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The 41-year-old driver was held at the scene and was taken to hospital.

He is reportedly undergoing blood alcohol tests, according to local journalists.

Reports suggest the driver may have lost control after suffering a seizure at the wheel.

Anti-epilepsy medication is believed to have been found inside the vehicle.

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