Police Investigate Why Priest Fell Into Grave While Conducting Burial Service

A priest who was praying during the burial of one of his church
members fell into the grave after the ground under his feet gave way,
police in Brazil said. UPIreports:

Brasilia Police said that they are investigating why the ground gave
way while reverend Alex Novais de Brito, was praying near the coffin
at the Campo da Esperanca Cemetery.

Brito, 38, told investigators that he and three other members of his
church, including a 50-year-old woman, fell into the grave on Saturday
around 10:00 a.m.

Luckily, no one was seriously injured, but two people were taken to a
nearby hospital after suffering minor injuries. The priest said that
after the incident, everyone was nervous and it was hard for him to
finish the burial ceremony.
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