Everton say they are ‘heartbroken’ by the death of a worker at their new stadium.
A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon following the incident at Bramley-Moore Dock but pronounced deceased a short while later.
Merseyside Police are currently on-site at the site in the north Liverpool docks with the Health and Safety Executive, who investigate workplace accidents.
Separately, contractors Laing O’Rourke have launched an investigation.
“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,” read a club statement.
“The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.
“Stadium Contractor Laing O’Rourke has immediately launched an investigation and will work with the Police and the Health and Safety Executive to establish the full details of the incident.”