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Brazil worker killed in World Cup stadium fall | Brazil worker killed in World Cup stadium fall |
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A Brazilian construction worker has died after falling 25ft (8m) at the Sao Paulo stadium where the football World Cup is due to start on 12 June. | A Brazilian construction worker has died after falling 25ft (8m) at the Sao Paulo stadium where the football World Cup is due to start on 12 June. |
The man suffered fatal injuries when he fell from a stand while installing temporary seats at the Sao Paulo Arena. | The man suffered fatal injuries when he fell from a stand while installing temporary seats at the Sao Paulo Arena. |
His death is the third fatality at the new stadium. In November, two workers were killed when a crane collapsed. | His death is the third fatality at the new stadium. In November, two workers were killed when a crane collapsed. |
Brazil's preparations for the World Cup have been marred by accidents and missed deadlines. | Brazil's preparations for the World Cup have been marred by accidents and missed deadlines. |
A total of eight men have already died working in World Cup stadiums. | A total of eight men have already died working in World Cup stadiums. |
Jerome Valcke, head of football governing body Fifa, said on Twitter: "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a worker at Arena Sao Paulo today. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and colleagues." | Jerome Valcke, head of football governing body Fifa, said on Twitter: "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a worker at Arena Sao Paulo today. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and colleagues." |
'Time flying' | 'Time flying' |
Last week, the Fifa official said there was still work to do at the stadium and added that time was "flying". | Last week, the Fifa official said there was still work to do at the stadium and added that time was "flying". |
Worker Fabio Hamilton da Cruz had been working on the installation of seats on the south side of the Sao Paulo stadium when he fell. | Worker Fabio Hamilton da Cruz had been working on the installation of seats on the south side of the Sao Paulo stadium when he fell. |
In a statement, the firm Fast Engenharia, that had hired Mr Cruz' employers, WDS Construcoes, said he was still alive when taken to a hospital. | In a statement, the firm Fast Engenharia, that had hired Mr Cruz' employers, WDS Construcoes, said he was still alive when taken to a hospital. |
But he died from his injuries hours later. | But he died from his injuries hours later. |
In February, a Portuguese man was hit by a crane part and died while working at the Arena Amazonia, in Manaus. | In February, a Portuguese man was hit by a crane part and died while working at the Arena Amazonia, in Manaus. |
He became the fourth person to die in the north Brazilian stadium where England and Italy will start their World Cup campaign. | He became the fourth person to die in the north Brazilian stadium where England and Italy will start their World Cup campaign. |
Another man died in the Mane Garrincha stadium, in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, in 2012. | Another man died in the Mane Garrincha stadium, in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, in 2012. |
In the preparations for the previous World Cup, in South Africa, two workers died. |
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