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| Three killed after partial stadium collapse at 2014 World Cup venue | Three killed after partial stadium collapse at 2014 World Cup venue |
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| Three people have been killed after the collapse of part of the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, one of the 2014 World Cup venues. | Three people have been killed after the collapse of part of the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, one of the 2014 World Cup venues. |
| A crane, considered the largest in Brazil at 114ft tall, came down at the back of the stadium, which is still under construction, causing widespread damage. | A crane, considered the largest in Brazil at 114ft tall, came down at the back of the stadium, which is still under construction, causing widespread damage. |
| The head of the fire department, Mauro Lopes, said there was the possibility of more casualties. The toll could have been worse had the crane not come down around lunchtime when there were fewer workers around. | The head of the fire department, Mauro Lopes, said there was the possibility of more casualties. The toll could have been worse had the crane not come down around lunchtime when there were fewer workers around. |
| The Brazilian constructors Odebrecht are to issue an official statement on the incident. | The Brazilian constructors Odebrecht are to issue an official statement on the incident. |
| The stadium has been evacuated and, according to globo.com, the rescue effort is being led by the fire department with ambulances and a military police helicopter also on hand to help. | The stadium has been evacuated and, according to globo.com, the rescue effort is being led by the fire department with ambulances and a military police helicopter also on hand to help. |
| One worker, José Mario da Silva, said: "I walked right underneath the crane on the way to lunch. If it hadn't collapsed at lunchtime, a lot more people would have died." | |
| Police said one of the people killed was a lorry driver who was crushed in the cab of his vehicle outside the construction site. | |
| Corinthians issued a short statement, saying: "The board … hereby deeply regret the accident … No other information at this time." | |
| Fifa has given the tournament organisers until 31 December to have all their 12 stadiums ready and the collapse at the Arena, known locally as the Itaquerao stadium, which was 94% complete, may throw out that deadline. | Fifa has given the tournament organisers until 31 December to have all their 12 stadiums ready and the collapse at the Arena, known locally as the Itaquerao stadium, which was 94% complete, may throw out that deadline. |
| The hosts Brazil are due to play in the opening match at the 70,000-seat stadium on 12 June, 2014, against opponents to be determined at next month's draw. The stadium is also due to stage five further matches, including a semi-final. | |
| The Fifa president Sepp Blatter tweeted: "I'm deeply saddened by the tragic death of workers @Corinthians arena today. Our heartfealt [sic] condolences are with the families." | The Fifa president Sepp Blatter tweeted: "I'm deeply saddened by the tragic death of workers @Corinthians arena today. Our heartfealt [sic] condolences are with the families." |
| Jérôme Valcke, the Fifa general secretary, tweeted: "Extremely shocked by the news from São Paulo. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this accident." | |
| He added: "We are currently awaiting further details from the authorities, who are investigating this tragic accident." | He added: "We are currently awaiting further details from the authorities, who are investigating this tragic accident." |
| The world governing body said later: "Fifa and the LOC [local organising committee] have learnt of the death of workers at the Corinthians Arena site in São Paulo with great sadness. We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of the workers who tragically died today. | |
| "The safety of workers is the top priority for Fifa, the LOC, the federal government. We know the safety of all workers has always been paramount for all the construction companies contracted to build the 12 Fifa World Cup stadiums. | "The safety of workers is the top priority for Fifa, the LOC, the federal government. We know the safety of all workers has always been paramount for all the construction companies contracted to build the 12 Fifa World Cup stadiums. |
| "The local authorities will fully investigate the reasons behind such a tragic accident." | "The local authorities will fully investigate the reasons behind such a tragic accident." |
| Fifa said there would be an update once further details of the accident were released by the Brazilian authorities. | |
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