I don´t know if this will make the papers back home in the U.S., but down here in Argentina this is the top story. Terrible. :-(

Seven killed in Uruguay TV stunt

The accident happened in front of thousands of children

A runaway train killed seven people and injured at least 11, severing some of their limbs, during the filming of a TV show in Uruguay, police said.

The accident occurred during a "test of strength" challenge to raise money for a hospital in Young, 380km (235 miles) west of the capital, Montevideo.

Contestants were pushing and pulling a train and two carriages when the vehicle gained speed and ran them over.

Local authorities have declared three days of mourning.