"A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy's infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker's death. Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday while the worker was on duty at a construction site near Cortina's ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to -12C (10.4F)."
"The construction site was not one overseen by Simico, the governmental company responsible for Olympic infrastructure, the company said in a statement expressing its condolences. Cortina city officials said they were deeply saddened and troubled by the death. The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for 6-22 February. Cortina will host curling, sliding and women's Alpine skiing, while some other events are held in Milan, including the bulk of the opening ceremony."
A 55-year-old guard died during an overnight shift at a construction site near Cortina d'Ampezzo's ice arena, with temperatures falling to -12C (10.4F). Italy's infrastructure minister Matteo Salvini called for a full investigation into the circumstances. The construction site was not overseen by Simico, the governmental company responsible for Olympic infrastructure, which expressed condolences. Cortina city officials described themselves as deeply saddened and troubled. The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for 6–22 February. Cortina will host curling, sliding and women's Alpine skiing, while Milan will host other events including the majority of the opening ceremony featuring Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, with tributes to Giorgio Armani.
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