A security guard at the Lusail World Cup stadium in Qatar died on Tuesday after suffering a serious fall while on duty, tournament organizers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said on Wednesday. fair (13).
The statement said John Njau Kibue took the crash on 10 December. He added that medical teams immediately attended the scene and provided emergency treatment before he was transferred to the intensive care unit at Hamad Medical Hospital via ambulance.
CNN reported that he was from Kenya and was 24 years old.
“We regret to announce that, despite the best efforts of the medical team, he unfortunately passed away in hospital on Tuesday, December 13th, after spending three days in the intensive care unit,” the statement reads.
“His relatives have been informed. We send our sincere condolences to family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time.”
Organizers said they were investigating the circumstances that led to the crash “on an urgent basis” and would provide more information pending the outcome of the investigation.
“We will also ensure that your family receives all debts and amounts owed,” the statement added.
Last week, Qatar launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino following reports that the man died while working at a training venue during the World Cup.
Journalists Khalid al-Misslam, Roger Pearce and Grant Wahl also died while covering the World Cup, the first to be held in the Middle East.
The World Cup final will be played at Lusail Stadium on Sunday (18), with Argentina facing the winners of the semifinal between France and Morocco, played on Wednesday.
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