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A construction worker has become the fifth person to die during the construction of stadia for the World Cup in Brazil.

Fabio Hamilton da Cruz died in hospital after he fell at a stadium in Sao Paulo that will host the opening match on June 12.

Just four months ago two other workers died when a crane collapsed at the same stadium.

He fell approximately 25ft while installing temporary seats and was still alive as he was rushed to hospital.

But he died a few hours later.

FIFA said in a statement: "FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) deeply regret the death of worker Fabio Hamilton da Cruz following an accident which occurred today at the Arena de Sao Paulo.

"With great sadness we send our sincere condolences to the family and colleagues. For FIFA, the LOC and the Brazilian authorities safety is paramount. We are awaiting the official report from the authorities."

FIFA expects the venue to be finished in mid-May, although it is not clear if the latest incident will result in further delays.

Four other men have died while building stadia and deadlines continue to be missed.

Two were killed at the same stadium when a crane collapsed; a Portugese man was hit by a crane in February at the Arena Amazonia, in Manus.

In 2012 a man died in Brasilia's Mane Garrincha stadium.