Feb 18 • 16:55 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Body of child killed in accident inside condominium is mourned in Greater BH

A 10-year-old girl who died in an accident at a condominium in Vespasiano was mourned yesterday at a local cemetery.

The tragic incident involving 10-year-old Lorrayne Rabelo unfolded when a wooden structure in the leisure area of a condominium in Vespasiano collapsed, leading to her untimely death. Despite efforts to revive her, Lorrayne suffered a cardiac arrest and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The event has raised significant concerns regarding safety standards at the condominium, as her 7-year-old brother Paulo and three other children were also injured during the incident while playing nearby.

In response to the incident, the Vespasiano Civil Defense team conducted a thorough inspection of the area to ensure similar structures were safe. They discovered that the condominium has another identical wooden structure, prompting a preventive assessment to avert future accidents. The community is now grappling with the emotional aftermath of the tragedy, as family, friends, and local residents gathered to pay their respects at the wake held at the Cemetery Parque da Ressurreição.

This heartbreaking situation signals a need for increased scrutiny of safety measures within shared residential spaces, particularly in recreational areas where children play. The grief of losing a young life in such a manner has instigated discussions around the importance of ensuring that all communal structures adhere to strict safety guidelines to protect the residents, especially vulnerable children.

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