In Colatina, Espírito Santo, a personal trainer was severely injured after being struck by kite string with cerol while riding his motorcycle across the Florentino Avidos bridge. The incident was alarming enough that the local police were called to the scene, where they discovered only the victim's motorcycle, a silver Triumph/Trident. Upon further investigation, they learned that the injured individual had been transported to the Silvio Avidos Hospital, where he was reported to be in a critical condition and undergoing surgery.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene following the incident, emphasizing the suddenness of the accident. A motorcyclist who was trailing behind the victim observed the moment when the trainer fell onto the roadway, clutching his neck which was already profusely bleeding. The alarming nature of this event has raised questions about the dangers associated with kite flying and the usage of cerol, a glass-coated string known for its potential to cause serious injuries.

This incident underscores the ongoing issue of safety in areas where kite flying is popular, especially with the use of hazardous materials like cerol. As incidents involving kite string injuries have been reported before, local authorities, along with community leaders, may need to consider stricter regulations regarding kite flying practices to prevent such traumatic events from recurring in the future.