Part of Rio Carnival float collapses, injuring 12
RIO DE JANEIRO — The top of a float collapsed during Rio de Janeiro’s world famous Carnival parade early Tuesday, injuring at least 12 people, officials said.
The incident involved the second float of the popular samba school Unidos da Tijuca, themed around the Carnival in New Orleans. Revelers cried on the pavement and in the stands as injured people were removed by rescuers.
Police were investigating the cause of the accident.
Rio state health secretary said in a statement that among the 12 injured at the city’s Sambadrome, nine were taken to local hospitals. Health officials also said eight people sought medical attention due to stress.