According to AP News and Brazilian media outlet g1 on the 22nd (local time), a bus carrying a Brazilian football team overturned on a road south of Rio de Janeiro on the 21st, leading to the deaths of three individuals and injuring at least 12 others. The bus reportedly had around 40 passengers on board.
Local reports indicate that the three deceased were players from the “Coriitiba Crocodiles”, a football team based in the southern Brazilian city of Curitiba. At the time of the accident, the team was en route to Rio de Janeiro to participate in a football championship. The match was subsequently canceled, and local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Additionally, the incident gained attention due to the thoughtless behavior of a famous singer captured during the live broadcast.
While a journalist from local media outlet ‘RJ1’ was reporting on the accident and the victims, the famous singer appeared on live camera, dancing cheerfully. He continued to dance even after the cameraman signaled for him to stop, provoking outrage from viewers and internet users alike.
This singer, who has 13 million followers and is a well-known influencer in Brazil, displayed brazen behavior at such a tragic scene.
Following the broadcast, viewers criticized his actions, “How can you dance amid such a horrific tragedy?” and “Did he not realize something serious was happening with the news crew present and ambulances passing by?”
As the controversy grew, the singer posted an apology video to clarify his actions. He stated, “We were stuck in traffic and had no idea an accident had occurred. We thought it was just a traffic report.” He added, “After going online, I saw fans saying it was an accident. I extend my condolences to everyone who was at the scene.”
Source: Daum
