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Two people have died in an accident at Sao Paulo's stadium that is due to host the opening ceremony of the 2014 Football World Cup, police say.Two people have died in an accident at Sao Paulo's stadium that is due to host the opening ceremony of the 2014 Football World Cup, police say.
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 fell on top of a metal structure, destroying parts of a stand.It fell on top of a metal structure, destroying parts of a stand.
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'Round-the-clock' warning
Brazilian police say at least two people were killed and a number injured in Wednesday's accident.Brazilian police say at least two people were killed and a number injured in Wednesday's accident.
Earlier reports quoted fire officials as saying that three people died.Earlier reports quoted fire officials as saying that three people died.
Reports in local media say there was a big crash as the structure collapsed, making construction workers run. Most of the workers were said to be away during their lunch breaks. Odebrecht Infrastructure, the company building the stadium, told the BBC that the accident happened shortly before 13:00 local time (15:00 GMT).
It said "the crane that hoisted the last module of the structure of the metal roof collapsed causing the fall of the part of the circulation area of the east building".
A LED panel outside the venue was also hit.
The company stressed that the structure of the stadium was not damaged.
Most of the workers are believed to have been away on their lunch breaks at the time.
TV footage later showed the huge metal structure buckled on top of the stadium, which is also known as Itaquerao.TV footage later showed the huge metal structure buckled on top of the stadium, which is also known as Itaquerao.
Part of the stand - believed to be in the southern sector - was damaged. A LED panel outside the venue was also hit.
Corinthians, the club that will move into the new stadium, said in a short statement that it "deeply regrets the accident".Corinthians, the club that will move into the new stadium, said in a short statement that it "deeply regrets the accident".
Sepp Blatter, president of Fifa - football's world governing body - said he was "deeply saddened by the tragic deaths".Sepp Blatter, president of Fifa - football's world governing body - said he was "deeply saddened by the tragic deaths".
Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke said: "Extremely shocked by the news from Sao Paulo. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this accident."Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke said: "Extremely shocked by the news from Sao Paulo. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this accident."
In a statement, the world football governing body added that "the safety of workers is the top priority for Fifa" and Brazil's government.In a statement, the world football governing body added that "the safety of workers is the top priority for Fifa" and Brazil's government.
The venue is being built by Brazil's Odebrecht company, who recently said the arena was about 94% ready.The venue is being built by Brazil's Odebrecht company, who recently said the arena was about 94% ready.
The stadium is expected to seat nearly 50,000 people. However, temporary seats are to be added for the World Cup opening match due to a Fifa request.The stadium is expected to seat nearly 50,000 people. However, temporary seats are to be added for the World Cup opening match due to a Fifa request.
This is the third fatal accident in World Cup stadiums in Brazil, with two other construction workers killed over the past two years.This is the third fatal accident in World Cup stadiums in Brazil, with two other construction workers killed over the past two years.
Six of Brazil's stadiums - including Itaquerao - are not yet ready for the World Cup next summer.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.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.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.
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