Terrified mourners scream and wail as coffin falls and bursts open during burial

• Mourners were left terrified after a coffin tipped over and burst open while being lowered into a grave during a burial ceremony
• A video of the incident showed a man climbing into the grave to help stabilise the coffin, narrowly avoiding injury when it suddenly shifted position
• The viral video sparked mixed reactions online, with some netizens linking the incident to traditional beliefs, while others viewed it as an unfortunate accident

A dramatic and distressing scene unfolded during a burial ceremony, leaving the family of the deceased and mourners terrified.

A video circulating online captured the chilling moment a coffin burst open as it was being lowered into a grave.

The clip showed family members and pallbearers using a makeshift lowering system that appeared to have been poorly secured.

Coffin tilts as lowering strap fails

One of the straps seemingly gave way, causing the coffin to tip upside down as pallbearers desperately attempted to regain control of the situation.

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At the time, the only sounds that could be heard were the cries and sobs of mourners saying their final goodbyes to the deceased.

One person even climbed into the grave to assist. However, fate appeared to have other plans. As soon as he climbed out, the coffin shifted from an upside-down position to an upright one, narrowly missing his leg.

Mourners left in shock as casket bursts open

Moments later, the upper section of the casket burst open, followed by the entire lid, exposing the body of the deceased.

As this happened, the sorrowful cries quickly turned into screams of shock and horror.

The screams grew louder and more distressing as the pallbearers stood frozen in disbelief, unsure of what to do next.

For several moments, they remained by the graveside trying to process what had happened while mourners continued wailing in distress.

The viral video sparked widespread reactions online, with many social media users sharing their views on the incident.

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Some noted that in the past, communities would often associate such an occurrence with cultural beliefs, and rituals would sometimes be performed to appease the spirit of the deceased.

Today, however, such incidents are generally viewed as unfortunate accidents that are resolved before the burial service proceeds.

“In this digital era, an occurrence like this would easily be mistaken for a normal accident. But in the days when we cleared compounds of the bereaved, split firewood and fetched water for burial activities, long before catering teams discovered our villages, a similar occurrence would mean a lot of things. Rituals would be conducted to appease the spirits,” shared JB Omukangala.

Kenyans react to video of coffin bursting open

Andrew Sichangi Chichi:

“You will hear people saying, ‘He or she didn’t want to be buried there or didn’t want that coffin,’ especially here in Bungoma.”

Evelynn Chelangat:

“Classmate wangu Gichuru alitokanga kwa coffin design hii in 1994. I remember it happened somewhere near our home. It’s not funny.”

Kaka Adi:

“Kwetu angeshikwa sikio mkufi aombwe radhi.”

Pj Pabz Kanake:

“This is just a case of a cheap hearse operator. The system broke midway.”

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Roseline Manyasi Mukoya:

“Hapa inaweza kuwa mwenye kumconnect Zayuni ako around. Huwa wanakuja wakijifanya wanasaidia kuzika ndio dawa zao zifanye kazi mkufi asiwafuate. Nilisikia watu wakisema hivyo ama mkufi hakutaka kuzikwa hapo.”

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS