Lightning struck near Praça Cruzeiro, in Brasília, where the event called by congressman Nikolas Ferreira (PL) is closing this Sunday (25).
24 people were taken to the Federal District Base Hospital and the Asa Norte Regional Hospital. Other supporters were treated by the Fire Department at the scene.
Eight people are in serious condition, according to information from the g1 portal.
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Protesters were gathered near the JK Memorial, where service tents were set up by firefighters.
The incident happened shortly before 1pm on Sunday. At 2:14 pm, a publication on the federal deputy’s account on the social network X showed Nikolas still at the demonstration, in the rain, with no mention of what had happened.
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