The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema (Novo), posted a message on social networks this Saturday (8) about the accident in Capitólio (MG).
A large boulder collapsed into a canyon on three speedboats and at least one person died.
“Today we are suffering the pain of a tragedy in our state, due to heavy rains, which caused the loosening of a wall of stones in Lake Furnas, in Capitólio. The Government of Minas is present from the beginning through the Civil Defense and Fire Department. Rescue work is still ongoing. I stand in solidarity with families at this difficult time. We will continue to act to provide the necessary support and support.”
Today, we are suffering the pain of a tragedy in our state, due to heavy rains, which caused the loosening of a wall of stones in Lake Furnas, in Capitólio. The Government of Minas is present from the beginning through the Civil Defense and Fire Department.
— Romeu Zema (@RomeuZema) January 8, 2022
AT CNN, Lieutenant Pedro Aihara, spokesman for the MG Fire Department, confirmed that one person died and said that the condition could progress to a second death. Aihara also said that there are between fifteen and twenty people directly affected by the incident.
Reference: CNN Brasil
