Olympic guard dies in Cortina,
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Olympic guard dies in Cortina, minister demands investigation

A guard at the Olympic curling arena in Cortina died during his night shift.

Italy's Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini is demanding a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 55-year-old's death.

The man was guarding the ice rink in Cortina, where curling will be played during the Olympics in a month. Temperatures overnight were 10-12 degrees below zero.

The authorities in Cortina say they are "saddened and concerned about the death."

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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