Resident buried during landslide in Juiz de Fora; VIDEO
A 23-year-old woman was buried under a landslide that struck her house in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, and was rescued with injuries.
On Saturday morning, a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, resulted in a young woman being buried under debris at her home on Nicolau Capelli street in the CerΓ’mica neighborhood. The incident occurred due to heavy rainfall in the region, which has caused soil saturation and landslides. Neighbors rushed to help the 23-year-old victim, who was experiencing cervical pain, before emergency services arrived to provide further assistance.
The street where the incident took place has been experiencing severe weather conditions recently, with notable rainfall leading to dangerous situations such as landslides and even the opening of a large crater on a nearby avenue. The local fire department indicated that the weather has significantly impacted soil stability, which contributed to the landslide that affected the woman's house. Emergency services transported her to the Hospital de Pronto Socorro for treatment, although updates regarding her health status were not available at the time of the report.
The event underscores the risks associated with severe weather patterns, especially in areas prone to landslides. The local community's quick response in rescuing the victim reflects the solidarity and awareness among residents facing such dangerous situations. Authorities are likely to assess the long-term effects of the heavy rains and put measures in place to prevent future occurrences as the area deals with the aftermath of inclement weather.