US: Burial Platform Collapse Traps Deceased Man’s Son Under Coffin
A funeral ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, took a devastating turn when a burial platform suddenly collapsed, trapping the deceased man’s son under the coffin and pulling the entire family into the grave. The shocking incident has left the family in shock, and they are now pointing fingers at the burial facility for their negligence.
The tragic incident occurred on a recent Sunday morning when the family had gathered to pay their final respects to their loved one. The funeral ceremony was being held at the Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia, where the family had chosen to lay their loved one to rest. The ceremony was going smoothly until the unexpected and terrifying collapse of the platform.
A video of the incident has been circulating on social media, showing the moment when the platform gives way, sending the son tumbling under the coffin. The family members, who were standing nearby, rushed to try and rescue their loved one, but it was too late. The platform had already collapsed, and the son was trapped under the heavy weight of the coffin.
The family has been left reeling from the shock, and they are demanding answers from the burial facility about the cause of the collapse. In an interview with a local news channel, the son’s sister expressed her outrage and grief, saying, “It’s a nightmare. We’re still trying to process what happened. We’re trying to figure out why this happened and who is responsible.”
The family has accused the burial facility of negligence, citing the poor condition of the platform as the reason for the collapse. They claim that the platform had been in disrepair for some time and that the facility had been aware of the issue but had failed to take action to fix it.
The Woodlands Cemetery has issued a statement apologizing for the incident and promising to investigate the cause of the collapse. However, the family is demanding more than just an apology, and they are calling for the facility to take responsibility for their actions.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of those attending a funeral ceremony. Funerals are already a difficult and emotional experience for the family and friends of the deceased, and the last thing they need is for something to go wrong.
The incident also raises questions about the maintenance and upkeep of cemeteries and burial facilities. It is the responsibility of these facilities to ensure that they are in a safe and secure condition to prevent accidents like this from happening.
The family is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of their loved one, and the emotional toll of the incident is still being felt. They are now left to pick up the pieces and try to move on, but the memory of this horrific incident will stay with them forever.
