A funeral home in Poland issued an unusual apology on Saturday after a corpse that it was transporting fell out of a hearse and into traffic. The incident occurred in Stalowa Wola, a city in southeastern Poland, where a man driving down a street was shocked to see a sheet on his car window. As the sheet slid down, he discovered a body lying on the road, causing a moment of panic as he feared he had hit the person.
Local media shared an image of the corpse lying on a white striped pedestrian crossing after it tumbled out of the hearse. The company responsible for transporting the deceased, Hades Funeral Services, released a statement on Saturday, acknowledging the incident and attributing it to a technical failure of the hearse.
The statement posted on the company's website expressed deep regret over the situation and emphasized that the incident did not align with the high standards of the company. Hades Funeral Services highlighted their empathy towards the families of the deceased and the respect they always aim to show to the departed.
The company extended its apologies to all those who were affected by the event, expressing understanding for any disappointment or upset caused. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding professionalism and care in handling such sensitive matters.