Lightning struck near the Cruzeiro Squareem Brasilialeaving 34 people injured this Sunday afternoon (25). The incident took place during the closing of an event organized by the federal deputy, who mobilized supporters on a walk towards the federal capital.
The images were provided by the newspaper O Povo, produced by João Paulo Biage and provided to CNN Brazil.
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A PRF (Federal Highway Police) had already issued previous warnings about risks since the traffic authorities would not have been officially informed about the displacement planning.
The act, which began last Monday (19), brought together parliamentarians and voters in opposition to the convictions relating to the acts of January 8.
Rescues
According to the Fire Departmentthe victims who were at the scene received immediate care from rescue teams.
The electrical discharge occurred over a period of heavy rains in the Federal District, a factor that had already prevented the formal closure of the demonstration, initially scheduled for 12 pm.
The protesters traveled around 240 kilometers from the city of Paracatu (MG), in a movement entitled “Walk for Freedom”. The group’s objective is to protest against government decisions. STF and provide support to the former president Jair Bolsonaro.
*Under the supervision of Carolina Figueiredo
