# Construction fatalities in Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/construction-fatalities-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-11-04T13:31:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Fatalities have been reported following structural collapses during construction and demolition projects in Brazil.

In Indaiatuba, São Paulo, a 63-year-old worker died after a slab collapsed during a demolition project on October 19. The victim was trapped under concrete and died before emergency services arrived. Police isolated the site for forensic investigation.

In Prados, Minas Gerais, a 43-year-old worker died on November 4 when a masonry structure collapsed during a renovation project. One other worker was rescued with minor injuries. Civil Police and Municipal Civil Defense are investigating the cause of the collapse and evaluating structural risks.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Worker killed in Prados construction accident

A 43-year-old worker died and another was injured after a wall collapsed during a renovation in Prados, Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worker-killed-in-prados-construction-accident

### 2026-10-19: Indaiatuba worker killed in demolition slab collapse

A 63-year-old worker died in Indaiatuba, Brazil, after a concrete slab collapsed during a demolition project on Monday.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indaiatuba-worker-killed-in-demolition-slab-collapse

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