Shakira crew member crushed to death while building stage for Rio concert
Shakira crew member crushed to death while building stage for Rio concert
Tragedy before Shakira’s Rio show as a crew member dies from crushing injuries during stage construction; authorities investigate and fans await updates.
A crew member died from crushing injuries while building the stage for Shakira's Rio de Janeiro concert ahead of the planned show. A witness said they saw people running ‘out of nowhere’ as tragedy struck near the construction site. The scene was described as chaotic as crews worked to respond and authorities began assessing what happened.
Police and event organizers launched an investigation into the accident, with safety protocols and the circumstances of the construction process under scrutiny as crews worked to determine the cause. The May 2 performance in Rio de Janeiro remained the target date, but officials did not immediately confirm whether the show would be affected.
Shakira's team voiced condolences to the family and colleagues, stressing that the safety of crew members is a priority and promising to cooperate with investigators. The incident has heightened scrutiny of safety standards at large-scale concert builds in Brazil, prompting calls for reviews across the industry.
