Corinthians Stadium Collapse Killed Two

Two people were pronounced dead in Sao Paulo Brazil, when a crane fell on a portion of the Corinthians Arena Stadium, under construction for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. A third man is seriously injured in hospital.

The accident occured, when the last part of the stadium's roof which covers the north stand, was being installed.

Brazil - the host nation, was slated to play the opening match of the summer tournament, in the stadium on the 12th of June, next year.

The construction company has been running against time. Before this incident, it has Fifa deadline of end of December, but with this set back, they will need a little bit more time, probably.

FIFA has released a statement pertaining to the unfortunate accident,
''We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of the workers, who tragically died today.''

''The safety of workers is the top priority for Fifa, the LOC (local organising committee) and the federal government.

''We know the safety of all workers, has always been paramount for all the construction companies contracted to build the 12 Fifa World Cup stadiums.

The statement added, ''Please understand that we are in no position to comment further at this stage, as we are awaiting further details from the authorities.''

Mean while, the Corinthians football club, who are billed to take over the stadium after the World Cup tournament, has also released a statement about the accident.

It simply stated, ''The board of sport club Corinthians Paulista, hereby deeply regret the accident earlier in Corinthians Arena. No other information at this time.''
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