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Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime sub-freezing temperatures

A guard died on Jan. 8 during a night shift at a construction site for the 2026 Winter Olympics amid temperatures near -12°C, officials said.

  • On January 11, 2026, AP reported a guard at a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in Cortina died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities said.
  • Temperatures plunged to-12 degrees Celsius during the night shift when the guard died.
  • Salvini called for a full investigation, identifying the worker as 55 years old in urging a probe into the death.
  • Cortina city officials said they were 'deeply saddened and troubled by the death,' noting Cortina will host curling, sliding and women's Alpine skiing during the Games.
  • Less than a month before the Feb. 6-22 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, a guard died at a 2026 Winter Olympic venue construction site in Cortina during preparations.
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