Wall of deactivated bathroom collapses and kills 64-year-old man in southern Paraná
A 64-year-old man was killed when a wall of a deactivated bathroom collapsed on him in rural Antônio Olinto, Paraná.
In a tragic incident on Tuesday morning in rural Antônio Olinto, Paraná, a wall of a deactivated bathroom collapsed, resulting in the death of 64-year-old João Josmar Afonso Ferreira, commonly known as 'Bolacha.' Fire department officials reported that Ferreira was found underneath the debris with severe chest injuries. He had a history of working as a driver for the local municipality and was the father of the Education Secretary of São Mateus do Sul, Sibeli Wanderbrook.
Emergency responders from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) attended to another individual who was present during the collapse and suffered minor injuries, although no further details about this person have been disclosed. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the wall's collapse continue, local authorities and the community are left to mourn the untimely loss of Ferreira, who was a respected member of the local workforce.
The municipal government of São Mateus do Sul released a statement expressing condolences over Ferreira's death, highlighting the impact of his loss on both his family and the community at large. This incident raises concerns regarding the safety and maintenance of abandoned structures in rural areas, emphasizing the need for thorough inspections to prevent future tragedies that could arise from similar circumstances.