Tragic Incident at Todo Mundo No Rio: Worker Fatally Injured During Stage Assembly
A tragic incident occurred during the assembly of a stage structure for an upcoming Shakira performance in Rio de Janeiro. A worker sustained a fatal injury when a part of his body was crushed on Sunday. The event organizers confirmed the worker's death in a statement on the official Instagram account of Todo Mundo No Rio, the free concert series where Shakira is set to headline on May 2. The worker's legs were crushed in an accident involving a lifting system, as reported by the Military Firefighters Corps in Rio de Janeiro.
The concert organizers expressed their condolences and stated that they are providing full support to the technical teams and the victim's family following the tragic incident. Todos Mundo No Rio, an annual event held at Copacabana beach in Rio, is scheduled to take place on May 2, with Shakira as the headliner for this year's edition. Previous headliners Madonna and Lady Gaga drew large audiences, with Lady Gaga's performance reportedly attended by millions of people.
In light of the unfortunate accident, the safety and well-being of all workers involved in the event preparation are of utmost importance. Our thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones during this difficult time.