A worker has died after being injured during the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Colombian pop star Shakira in Rio de Janeiro.
The victim suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, the state fire brigade said in a statement, citing witness accounts.
Shakira is set to perform on Saturday at what has become a major event in Rio de Janeiro, which has previously attracted millions of tourists to watch famous performers present free concerts on Brazil's iconic Copacabana Beach.
According to the Rio City Hall, 2.1 million people attended a free Lady Gaga concert in May 2025, and Madonna's 2024 show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans.
With AP
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