Two men are injured after rockslide in Sapucaia
Two men were injured due to a rockslide in Sapucaia, Brazil, during construction work by the state water company.
In the district of Anta, Sapucaia, two men sustained injuries following a rockslide on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at a construction site managed by the Companhia Estadual de Águas e Esgotos do Rio de Janeiro (Cedae), prompting immediate response from local authorities. The Civil Defense reported that they have been in contact with Cedae for further details, but have yet to receive a response.
Emergency services, the SAMU, attended to the two injured individuals, providing on-site medical attention. One man was treated and subsequently released, while the second was transported to a hospital in Três Rios for further evaluation. As of now, there is no additional information regarding the health condition of the hospitalized victim.
The story is still developing, with updates expected as authorities gather more information about the rockslide and continue their investigation into the incident, particularly regarding safety measures at the construction site and the potential implications for public safety in the area.