Worker dies during stage assembly for Shakira concert in Rio

The accident occurred while a stage was being assembled for a major free concert on Copacabana beach. Authorities say the worker became trapped in a lifting system and suffered fatal injuries.

Reuters

27 April 2026 at 07:13:49

Worker dies during stage assembly for Shakira concert in Rio

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of stage preparations on Copacabana beach ahead of Colombian singer Shakira's open concert on May 2, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 19, 2026.

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A worker died on Sunday after being injured during the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Colombian pop star Shakira in Rio de Janeiro, the state fire brigade said in a statement.

The victim suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, the brigade said, citing witness accounts.

Shakira is set to perform on Saturday at what has become a major event in Rio de Janeiro, that has previously attracted millions of tourists to watch famous performers present free concerts on Brazil's iconic Copacabana beach.

-Reporting by Fabio TeixeiraEditing by Nick Zieminski/Reuters