Everton FC 'heartbroken' after death of construction worker injured at site of new stadium
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEverton Football Club has said it is 'heartbroken' over the death today of a worker after an incident at the construction site of the new stadium.
The Heath and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was aware of the tragedy and police confirmed officers were in the 'early stages' of an investigation.
All work has been suspended at the site until further notice. Emergency services were called to the Bramley-Moore Dock construction site in Vauxhall, Liverpool, at around 1pm on Monday.
A 26-year-old man was injured and taken to hospital, but died there later, Merseyside Police confirmed. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. In a club statement released this evening, Everton FC said: "Everyone at Everton Football Club is heartbroken by the news a male worker has died following an incident at the Everton Stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock. "The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.
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