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January 11, 2026
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in freezing conditions
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.
TL;DR
- A guard died on a freezing overnight shift near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
- Temperatures dropped to -12C during the shift.
- Italy's infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation.
- The construction site was not managed by the governmental company responsible for Olympic infrastructure.
- Cortina will host curling, sliding, and women's Alpine skiing for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- The opening ceremony will feature Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey.
- Elements of the opening ceremony will be broadcast from Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo.
- There will be a tribute to Giorgio Armani, who died in September.
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