Family members fall into grave as chaotic fight breaks out at cemetery over corpse

May 20, 2021 9:43 AM

A video has surfaced online in which angry family members of a deceased person are seen fighting fiercely over the corpse.

Family members fall into grave as fight breaks out at cemetery over corpse

They had taken the coffin to the cemetery to bury their dead beloved one but it is unclear what triggered the disagreement which escalated into physical attacks.

Before the casket was to be lowered into the ground the family members started attacking each other verbally before shoving and hitting each other.

Some fell on the casket, while others fell into the freshly-dug grave.

Some of the furious members could be seen wielding shovels and sticks with which they hit others amidst screams.

It is reported that the chaotic incident took place at a village in Cameroon.

Meanwhile, some people have suggested that the incident is not recent but it appears the video is now gaining traction online.

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