In a concerning incident following the parade of the União de Maricá in Rio de Janeiro, at least four individuals sustained injuries when a float experienced a minor fire during the disbandment at the Marques de Sapucaí. The float veered towards the safety barriers, trapping four people, which raised alarms among the event's organizers and participants. Fortunately, the main festivities continued without disruption.

One of the injured, a man, suffered serious fractures to his right leg after being struck by the float and was promptly taken to Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar for surgery. Meanwhile, three others sustained minor injuries; two were released after treatment, while the third was transported to Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto in Leblon for further examinations, as confirmed by the local health authorities.

This incident underscores the need for heightened safety protocols during large-scale events such as Rio's Carnival, where the density of spectators and participants can lead to precarious situations. While this accident did not halt the celebrations, it serves as a reminder for organizers to prioritize safety to prevent such occurrences in the future.