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Post by Avinalaff on Nov 27, 2013 17:19:12 GMT
Three people dead after Sao Paulo stadium that will host football World Cup opener collapses
27 Nov 2013 16:08
A crane collapsed this afternoon at the stadium's construction site in Sao Paulo
A section of the £300million stadium that will host the football World Cup opener in Brazil has collapsed killing three people.
A crane collapsed this afternoon and fell onto the construction site of the 68,000-seater Sao Paulo Arena, destroying parts of the stands.
Local military police say the soil beneath it gave way. Although three people were killed, the accident happened at lunchtime meaning fewer construction workers were in the area when the collapse occurred.
The crane was putting the final truss of the east stand into place.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Twitter: "I'm deeply saddened by the tragic death of workers @corinthians arena today. Our heartfealt condolences are with the families."
Jerome Valcke, the Secretary General of FIFA, added: "Extremely shocked by the news from Sao Paulo. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this accident. We are currently awaiting further details from the authorities who are investigating this tragic accident."
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Post by Jeffers Jugs on Nov 28, 2013 17:49:41 GMT
Sounds to me like corners were being cut to get it finished instead of checking everything properly
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Post by Texan Toffee on Nov 29, 2013 4:56:50 GMT
Awful news and wish their families well
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