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Worker Dies in Accident at New Camp Nou Construction Site
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Worker Dies in Accident at New Camp Nou Construction Site

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A worker died in an accident at the new Camp Nou stadium construction site on Friday.
  • This is the first fatal workplace accident since the stadium's major renovation began in June 2023.
  • FC Barcelona expressed deep condolences to the worker's family and colleagues.

FC Barcelona has expressed profound regret following the death of a worker at the new Camp Nou construction site. The accident occurred on Friday, marking the first fatal workplace incident since the stadium's extensive renovation commenced in June 2023.

The club conveyed its "deepest condolences and all its support and affection to his family, his friends, and his colleagues." Club president Joan Laporta intends to personally offer his condolences to the family and assured them of the entity's full support.

deeply regret

— FC BarcelonaThe club's official statement regarding the worker's death.

The renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou began on June 1, 2023, involving thousands of workers. Recent progress includes the completion of the new third tier's structure, with current efforts focused on a compression ring to support the stadium's roof.

According to the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police), the 54-year-old worker died from injuries sustained while working on the site. Emergency services, including the Mossos and the System of Medical Emergencies (SEM), responded to the incident but were unable to save the worker's life.

deepest condolences and all its support and affection to his family, his friends, and his colleagues.

— FC BarcelonaThe club's expression of sympathy following the fatal accident.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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