Worker dies during Rio stage assembly for Shakira show

A worker who was injured during the assembly of a stage for a public concert featuring Colombian pop star Shakira in Rio de Janeiro has died.

The victim suffered serious crush injuries to his lower extremities after becoming trapped in a lift system, the state fire marshal’s office said in a statement, citing eyewitness accounts.

Shakira will perform on Saturday at what has become a major event in Rio de Janeiro, which has previously attracted millions of tourists to watch free concerts by famous artists on Brazil’s iconic Copacabana Beach.

According to Rio City Hall, 2.1 million people attended the free Lady Gaga concert in May 2025, and an estimated 1.6 million fans attended Madonna’s 2024 show.

with AP