A crew member serving to to assemble the stage for Shakira’s upcoming live performance in Brazil has died following an accident on Sunday, in line with 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 constructions for the present,” occasion organizers mentioned in an announcement shared to social media forward of Shakira’s Might 2 live performance in Rio.
“First responders supplied preliminary care on the scene, and the Hearth Division was instantly referred to as to move the affected person. Sadly, the skilled handed away on the hospital.
“Right now, we’re offering all assist, consolation, and solidarity to the accountable firm, its workforce, and the sufferer’s household.”
Staff put together the stage for a live performance by Colombian pop star Shakira at Copacabana Seashore in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, April 27, 2026.
AP Picture/Bruna Prado
The native hearth 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 take care of 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 hearth brigade confirmed to Reuters that the employee died after being injured through 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 submit on Saturday, Shakira mentioned 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 serious occasion in Rio de Janeiro, which has beforehand attracted hundreds of thousands of vacationers to observe well-known performers current free concert events on Brazil’s iconic Copacabana seashore.
— with recordsdata from Reuters
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