Trending Now - Tragedy Strikes Shakira's Team With Fatal Accident in Brazil
WHO:
ABC News - Gabriel de Jesus Firmino, a 28-year-old locksmith, died in the accident.
US Magazine - The official Todo Mundo No Rio Instagram account confirmed the death of a professional crew member.
Variety - A construction worker was involved in the incident while helping set up for Shakira's concert.
TMZ - Shakira is the singer scheduled to perform at the concert.
WHAT:
ABC News - Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert resumed after being halted due to the accident.
ABC News - The Brazilian company operating the stage is under investigation for alleged non-compliance with workplace safety regulations.
US Magazine - The crew member died from "crushing injuries" while assembling the stage structures for the show.
Variety - The construction worker died in a stage accident.
TMZ - The worker was crushed to death during the setup for the stage.
NY Post - The accident occurred just six days before Shakira's scheduled performance.
WHERE:
ABC News - The concert is set to take place on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach.
Variety - The accident took place in Brazil.
NY Post - The concert is set to be held at Todo Mundo no Rio.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The accident occurred on April 26th, just six days before the concert on May 2.
Variety - The accident happened on April 26th.
NY Post - Shakira is scheduled to headline the concert on May 2.
WHY:
Variety - The statement from the concert organizers confirmed that the accident was tragic.
HOW:
ABC News - Firmino was crushed by two stage elevators when the equipment was activated by another worker.
TMZ - The worker was helping build the stage when the fatal incident occurred.
(UPDATED April 27, 2026 21:20 UTC)
A tragic accident has claimed the life of 28-year-old locksmith Gabriel de Jesus Firmino, who was crushed by two stage elevators during the setup for Shakira's upcoming concert on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana Beach. Following the incident, construction of the stage has resumed, but the Brazilian company responsible for the operation is now under investigation for alleged violations of workplace safety regulations. The accident occurred when the equipment was activated by another worker, leading to this unfortunate loss of life.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 19:21 UTC)
The official Todo Mundo No Rio Instagram account has confirmed the tragic death of a professional crew member. The individual suffered fatal "crushing injuries" while assembling stage structures for the upcoming show. This accident took place on April 26, just six days before the concert scheduled for May 2.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 15:33 UTC)
A tragic accident occurred in Brazil when a construction worker was crushed to death while helping to set up the stage for Shakira's upcoming concert. The incident took place just six days before Shakira is scheduled to perform at Todo Mundo no Rio on May 2. Concert organizers have confirmed the accident as a heartbreaking event as preparations continue for the show.