While working on setting up the stage for the concert that Shakira will offera worker died over the weekend in a work accidentin Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
“The organizers of the event confirm that an accident that occurred this afternoon of Sunday, April 26, tragically claimed the life of a worker who was assembling the structures for the show.“, confirmed the organizers of the festival All World no Riverthrough a statement published on their social networks.
According to the Rio Military Police, The young man, 28 years old, was a security technician for the company in charge of the assembly. He died from the impact of a structure that collapsed and fell on him.
“She suffered serious crush injuries to her lower extremities after becoming trapped in a lifting system“, indicates the report of the Fire Department, based on the testimonies of other employees and cited by international media.
When the rescue teams arrived, the victim had already been removed from the scene of the accident by his colleagues. Received first aid at the scene and was taken to a hospital, but she could not resist her injuries and died.
The local Civil Police opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the accident.
In the statement, the organizing company also regretted what happened and expressed its support and solidarity with the company and the victim’s family.
“At this time, we offer our deepest condolences and solidarity to the company responsible, its team and the victim’s family.“, reads the publication.
Meanwhile, Colombian artist Shakira has not yet issued an opinion on the incident.
The setting up of the stage began several days ago on Copacabana beach, where Next Saturday, May 2, 2026, Shakira’s megaconcert will take place as part of Todo Mundo no Río 2026a free event promoted by the town’s mayor’s office and that will bring together around two million fans.