3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Football Goalpost Falls During Party in Imbaú
The girl was identified as Heloise da Silva Cruz, 3 years old.
Heloise da Silva Cruz, 3, was identified as the child who died after an accident with a football beam in Imbaú on Sunday (11).
The tragedy occurred during a children's festival in the municipality. According to the information, the girl was rescued after being hit by the beam, but did not resist the injuries and died.
Heloise's death caused great commotion throughout the city. In light of this, the City of Imbaú announced the postponement of the Children's Day Party that would be held on Monday (12).
In a note, the municipal administration lamented the tragedy and lent solidarity to the families. "Prefeitura Municipal informs that the Children's Day Party, scheduled to take place on October 12, will be postponed due to the death of the little Heloise da Silva Cruz. In respect of this moment of mourning and sadness that affects our community, we understand that this is not the right time for the celebration. The new date will be announced in due course through the official channels of the City Hall. We appreciate the understanding of the entire population and we stand in solidarity with family and friends, wishing strength and comfort to all in this time of pain.”
The funeral is being held at the family house, in Rua Clodoaldo Carneiro, no 830, in the Imbauzinho neighborhood. The burial is scheduled for this Monday (12), at 5:30 p.m., in the Cemetery São José, in Imbaú.
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