A worker died this Sunday morning (23) after a crane toppled over during the installation of a Christmas tree at Largo São Sebastião, in front of the Teatro Amazonas in downtown Manaus. Another worker who was at the site was injured and remains hospitalized in stable condition. The names of the victims have not been released.
A video recorded at the moment of the accident shows the crane tipping over and the tree structure crashing down while a worker was on the equipment's boom. Watch above.
The Fire Department (CBMAM) and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) were dispatched to rescue the victims, who were employees of the company responsible for the assembly. One of them succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival at the hospital. The other remains hospitalized in stable condition.
According to witnesses, the accident occurred around 10:00 AM. A military reservist and a doctor who were passing by the location provided first aid to the victims before emergency teams arrived.
Speaking to Rede Amazônica, the HR manager of the responsible company stated that the employees are from Parintins. One of the victims was at the tip of the crane's boom, while the other was closer to the ground and suffered a leg fracture.
The Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy stated that the contracted company had presented all the required documentation for setting up the Christmas tree at the location.
The Civil Police, through the 24th Integrated Police District (DIP), will open an inquiry to investigate the causes of the accident.
The Government of Amazonas expressed regret over the incident and stated that it is providing assistance to the victims and their families.
On social media, Governor Wilson Lima deeply lamented the accident and ordered a rigorous investigation into all circumstances of the event.
A video recorded at the moment of the accident shows the crane tipping over and the tree structure crashing down while a worker was on the equipment's boom. Watch above.
The Fire Department (CBMAM) and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) were dispatched to rescue the victims, who were employees of the company responsible for the assembly. One of them succumbed to his injuries and died upon arrival at the hospital. The other remains hospitalized in stable condition.
According to witnesses, the accident occurred around 10:00 AM. A military reservist and a doctor who were passing by the location provided first aid to the victims before emergency teams arrived.
Speaking to Rede Amazônica, the HR manager of the responsible company stated that the employees are from Parintins. One of the victims was at the tip of the crane's boom, while the other was closer to the ground and suffered a leg fracture.
The Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy stated that the contracted company had presented all the required documentation for setting up the Christmas tree at the location.
The Civil Police, through the 24th Integrated Police District (DIP), will open an inquiry to investigate the causes of the accident.
The Government of Amazonas expressed regret over the incident and stated that it is providing assistance to the victims and their families.
On social media, Governor Wilson Lima deeply lamented the accident and ordered a rigorous investigation into all circumstances of the event.
This is the second serious incident involving Christmas decorations at Largo São Sebastião. In 2024, the Christmas tree, over 23 meters tall, caught fire; firefighters were called and managed to extinguish the flames, and no one was injured.
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