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| Three die in Brazil World Cup stadium accident | Three die in Brazil World Cup stadium accident |
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| Three people have been killed in an accident at a Sao Paulo stadium that is due to host the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup football. | Three people have been killed in an accident at a Sao Paulo stadium that is due to host the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup football. |
| A senior local fire official said crews were called to the Arena Corinthians after reports of a collapsed crane. | A senior local fire official said crews were called to the Arena Corinthians after reports of a collapsed crane. |
| It reportedly fell on to the stadium, destroying parts of the stands. | |
| The arena was due to be completed at the end of December to meet a Fifa deadline. Brazil has admitted it is struggling to have all 12 venues ready. | The arena was due to be completed at the end of December to meet a Fifa deadline. Brazil has admitted it is struggling to have all 12 venues ready. |
| 'Round-the-clock' warning | |
| Reports in local media say the crane fell on the metallic structure of the stadium, which is also known as Itaquerao. | |
| Part of the stand - believed to be in the southern sector - was damaged. | |
| Rescue teams are checking the site to see if there are more victims. | |
| Six of Brazil's stadiums - including Itaquerao - are not yet ready for the World Cup next summer. | |
| Construction problems and public protests about the money being spent have delayed the preparations, the BBC's Wyre Davies in Rio de Janeiro reports. | |
| On Tuesday, Danny Jordaan, who was behind South Africa's preparations for the 2010 World Cup, said Brazil might have to start round-the-clock construction work if it was to get things ready for the tournament. |