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Crane collapse tragedy at World Cup stadium

A crane has collapsed during construction at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reportedly killing at least two workers. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014.

Personnel survey the damage at the site of a crane collapse during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident which caused major damage. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

A crane collapsed during construction on November 27, 2013 at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, three workers were killed in the accident. (Getty Images)

Personnel survey the damage at the site of a crane collapse during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident which caused major damage. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

Personnel survey the damage at the site of a crane collapse during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident which caused major damage. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (PGetty Images)

A crane collapsed during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

A crane collapsed during construction at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

A crane collapsed during construction on November 27, 2013 at Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, three workers were killed in the accident. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

A crane collapsed during construction, causing damage at Itaquerao Stadium on November 27, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, at least two workers were killed in the accident. The stadium is scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2014. (Getty Images)

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