Boy dies after falling from parade float in front of his devastated dad at carnival in Italy
A FOUR-year-old boy has died after falling from a parade float during a carnival in the Italian town of Sciacca.
The parade was immediately suspended after the boy fell from the giant float, suffering a fatal head injury.Credit: AFP - DDP According to witnesses, the child was on board the float named ‘Want To Fly’ while his father took photos. Reports in Italy say that as the float started to move, the boy lost his balance and fell to the ground.or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502A video uploaded by Blog Sicilia shows the panicked crowd in the aftermath of the tragic incident.
The carnival was scheduled to take place from 20th to 25th February before being cancelled due to the tragic incident.The Sciacca Carnival, in the province of Agrigento, is one of the most popular carnival events in Sicilly and is known for its colourful costumes and huge papier-mâché floats that walk around the city
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