Brazilian Singer Faces Backlash for Dancing at Fatal Bus Accident Scene

On September 22 (local time), AP News and Brazilian outlet g1 reported a tragic incident involving a bus that overturned while transporting a Brazilian football team on a roadway south of Rio de Janeiro on September 21. This horrific accident resulted in the loss of three lives and injuries to at least 12 others, with the bus carrying approximately 40 passengers.

Reports indicate that the deceased were players from the “Coriitiba Crocodiles,” a football club based in Curitiba, Brazil. The team was traveling to Rio de Janeiro to compete in a football championship at the time of the accident. Following the incident, the scheduled match was canceled, and local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The incident attracted significant attention, particularly due to the inappropriate actions of a prominent singer who was broadcast live during the coverage.

While a journalist from the local news outlet ‘RJ1′ was covering the tragedy and reporting on the victims, the renowned singer was seen dancing cheerfully on live camera. This behavior continued even after the cameraman signaled him to halt, inciting outrage among viewers and social media users.

This singer, a prominent figure in Brazil with 13 million followers, exhibited a shocking disregard for the gravity of the situation unfolding behind him.

In response to the backlash, viewers commented, “How can you dance while such a tragic event is occurring?” and “Did he not realize the seriousness of the situation with news crews and ambulances present?”

As the controversy escalated, the singer posted an apology video attempting to clarify his actions. He claimed, “We were stuck in traffic and were unaware that an accident had taken place. We thought it was merely a traffic report.” He went on to express his condolences, saying, “After checking online, I learned about the accident. I send my heartfelt sympathies to all those involved.”

Source: Daum

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