The cause of the incident was attributed to a wind that knocked down part of the cabins’ structure; in immediate response, more than eight ambulances, including those from SAMU and firefighters, were called to provide assistance to the victims
This Saturday (18), a tragedy shook the district of Bonfim Paulista, in , during a world stage of the World Sun Series of beach tennis. A stand collapsed amid heavy rain, causing panic and mobilizing the entire municipality’s relief structure. The accident resulted in 10 people being injured, one of them seriously. The mayor of Ribeirão Preto, Ricardo Silva, was present at the site, closely monitoring the rescue work and ensured that the event had all the necessary permits for its operation.
The cause of the incident was attributed to a wind that knocked down part of the cabins’ structure. In immediate response, more than eight ambulances, including those from SAMU and firefighters, were called to provide assistance to the victims. The city hall issued an official note confirming that the event was duly authorized and that the tragedy was the result of adverse weather conditions. The mayor highlighted that Civil Defense teams are on alert throughout the city due to the storm that hit the region.
In view of what happened, the event organizers decided to cancel the competition, which was scheduled to continue until the following day. The arena, with a capacity for 8,000 people, was quickly emptied, and the victims were taken to health units and hospitals in the city. The State’s Civil Defense had already issued a warning for storms in the interior of São Paulo, with forecasts of heavy rain, gusts of wind and the possibility of hail, which reinforces the severity of the weather conditions faced.
With information from Lincoln Fernandes
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