Man dies working on Qatar WC stadium

A 23-year-old Nepalese labourer has died while working on one of the venues for the 2022 World Cup tournament, officials in Doha have said.

A man has died while working at one of the stadia being built for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, officials have announced.

The 23-year-old from Nepal had been working at the site of the Al Wakrah Stadium, one of eight being built for the tournament.

No cause of death has been given but an investigation is being conducted.

A statement from the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy in Qatar read: "Earlier today (Tuesday 14 August) a 23-year-old man from Nepal lost his life while working at the Al Wakrah Stadium project site.

"His next of kin has been informed and the relevant Qatari and Nepali authorities have been notified. An investigation has been launched and further details about the incident will be released in due course."


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Published 15 August 2018 6:10am
Source: AAP

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