Qatar World Cup chief says 'death is a part of life' as he shrugs off latest fatal accident that killed a migrant worker

Qatar's World Cup chief executive has shrugged off news of yet another migrant worker fatality in the country - by insisting 'death is a part of life'.

Nasser Al Khater, Chief Executive of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, confirmed the death of the worker at a training site, without providing specifics. He offered condolences to his family.

The worker was identified by onsite crew as Alex, a man from the Philippines. He reportedly slipped off a ramp while walking alongside a forklift and fell against concrete. Medics responded to the scene, but Alex could not be saved. 

Qatari officials said they have launched a work safety investigation into his death, which happened during the World Cup's group stages.

'Death is a natural part of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep,' Khater said, voicing disappointment at journalists' questions about the report.