Worker dies in first fatal accident at Camp Nou renovation

A 54-year-old worker has died after being struck in the head while working on the renovation of Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, in the first fatal accident since the project began in June 2023 Source: El Mundo, La Vanguardia. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM on Friday, July 24, prompting an immediate response from Mossos d'Esquadra and emergency medical services, who were unable to revive him Source: ABC, El Confidencial.

What happened

According to police reports, the worker suffered a blow while performing duties at the construction site. The exact cause is under investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra’s Unidad de Investigación, and the case has been referred to the relevant court and the Department of Enterprise and Labour Source: ABC, El Español. The renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou began on June 1, 2023, and involves thousands of workers who have recently completed the structure of a new third tier and are now installing a compression ring to support the roof Source: La Vanguardia, El Mundo.

Reaction

FC Barcelona expressed “profound regret” and offered condolences, stating that president Joan Laporta would personally convey the club’s support to the family Source: Infobae. The club said it is “at the disposal” of the family Source: Infobae. No further details about the worker’s identity have been released.