Bank robbers strapped hostages to the top of their cars in Brazil

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Bank robbers strapped hostages to the top of their getaways vehicles after a raid in the southern Brazilian city of Araçatuba.

Police said that at least 3 people were killed, among them one suspect.

Officials said more than 50 people took part in the heist, blocking off roads with burning vehicles and placing explosive devices across the city.

A gang of heavily armed men attacked three banks in the centre of Araçatuba in the early hours of Monday local time.

After the robbery, the gang took a number of hostages and surrounded the local military police station.
Gang members also blocked key access roads into the city by setting cars alight, local media reported.

Record TV journalist posted video he said showed 2 of the getaway cars.
The first has a person tied to its roof and another to its hood, while in the second, a person can be seen crouching on the hood.

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