A crew member serving to to assemble the stage for Shakira’s upcoming live performance in Brazil has died following an accident on Sunday, based on occasion organizers.
“The occasion organizers verify that an accident this Sunday afternoon (April twenty sixth) tragically claimed the lifetime of knowledgeable who was engaged on assembling the buildings for the present,” occasion organizers stated in a press release shared to social media forward of Shakira’s Might 2 live performance in Rio.
“First responders offered preliminary care on the scene, and the Fireplace Division was instantly referred to as to move the affected person. Sadly, the skilled handed away on the hospital.
“At the moment, we’re offering all help, consolation, and solidarity to the accountable firm, its group, and the sufferer’s household.”
Staff put together the stage for a live performance by Colombian pop star Shakira at Copacabana Seaside in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, April 27, 2026.
AP Picture/Bruna Prado
The native fireplace brigade (CBMERJ) confirmed to International Information that the crew member suffered “crushing accidents to his decrease limbs in a lifting system.”
“Firefighters from the ambulance of the third Marine Group (GMAR-Copacabana) instantly started pre-hospital look after the sufferer, who was transported to Miguel Couto Municipal Hospital. Regardless of the efforts of the rescue groups, the demise was confirmed,” the assertion added.
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The state fireplace brigade confirmed to Reuters that the employee died after being injured throughout the meeting of a stage for a public live performance that includes the Colombian pop star in Rio de Janeiro.
Shakira has not addressed the accident publicly.
International Information has reached out to Shakira’s consultant for additional remark.
In a put up on Saturday, Shakira stated she was “Prepping so many surprises for you: visitor artists, new wardrobe, songs you’ll love to listen to.”
Shakira is ready to carry out on Saturday at what has develop into a significant occasion in Rio de Janeiro, which has beforehand attracted hundreds of thousands of vacationers to look at well-known performers current free concert events on Brazil’s iconic Copacabana seaside.
— with information from Reuters
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