US EditionConstruction of the stage for Shakira’s concert in Brazil resumes after worker’s death
Police are investigating possible safety violations after a 28-year-old locksmith died when stage equipment was activated during setup, officials said.
- Workers in Brazil resumed construction of the stage for Colombian pop star Shakira's concert at Copacabana Beach on Monday, after work halted following a locksmith's death the day prior.
- Gabriel de Jesus Firmino, a 28-year-old locksmith, died on Sunday after being crushed by two stage elevators when another worker activated the equipment during setup.
- Investigator Lages told journalists the Brazilian company operating the stage faces investigation for alleged non-compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Concert organizers expressed solidarity with the victim's family. Anita Costa, a 41-year-old singer, said "It is a sad thing that this happened," but supported the concert proceeding.
- Shakira is scheduled to perform Saturday at Copacabana Beach following her global tour last year, a venue that previously hosted a massive free concert by Lady Gaga.
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Shakira spoke after the death of a worker during the performance of the concert he will offer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, May 2. On Sunday, April 26, Gabriel de Jesús Firmino, a 28-year-old worker, died as he helped set the stage for the Colombian show. Shakira lamented the death of a worker during the staging of his stage The death of a worker during the staging of the stage for the Shakira concert in Brazil, shocked his fans. Shakir…
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Colombian singer Shakira expressed her regret at the death of a worker who participated in the staging of the stage for the free concert that will be offered this Saturday at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. The accident occurred on Sunday 26 and left Gabriel de Jesús Firmino, a 28-year-old security technician, as a victim.
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Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death
Workers in Brazil have resumed the construction of the stage for the upcoming concert by Shakira this weekend on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach.
Shakira Concert Stage Construction in Brazil Resumes After Worker Fatality
Construction of the stage for Shakira’s highly anticipated concert in Brazil has resumed following a temporary halt caused by the tragic death of a worker. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, prompted an immediate investigation and safety review. Authorities and organizers have since implemented additional measures to ensure the safety of all personnel involved as preparations continue for the singer’s upcoming performance. Construct…
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