World Cup construction accident kills two

Stadium will still be used for the World Cup

A collapsed metal structure sits on the ground at the Arena Corinthians, known locally as the Itaquerao, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. The accident that resulted in the death of at least two workers, occurred when a construction crane crashed into a 500-ton metal structure that in turn cut through the outer walls of the venue, destroying rows of seats and slamming into a massive LED panel that runs across the stadium's facade. The stadium is slated to host the 2014 World Cup opener. (AAP via AP Photo/Andre Penner)

29 November 2013 11:43am

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Two construction workers died when a giant crane came crashing to the ground at the Arena Corinthians in Brazil as they were preparing the stadium for next year’s World Cup.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressed his sorrow and the world governing body pledged, along with the Local Organising Committee, to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the fatal accident.

The stadium that is due to stage the opening match at next year’s FIFA World Cup was also damaged in the accident. World Cup host Brazil is due to play in the opening match at the stadium on 12 June, 2014, against an opponent to be determined at next month’s draw. It is also due to stage five further matches, including a semi-final.