Work Suspended At Everton's New Bramley‑Moore Dock Stadium Site Following Worker’s Death
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “We can confirm that a man has died after an incident at Bramley-Moore Dock this afternoon. At around 1pm it was reported that a man, aged 26, had been injured. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. His next of kin have been told and an investigation is under way.”
The force added that the man's family had been informed, and it was working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), who said it was on site and making inquiries.
In a statement released by the Club, 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.
“Stadium Contractor Laing O’Rourke will cooperate with Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive in their investigations. Stadium Contractor Laing O'Rourke will cooperate with Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive in their investigations.”
Work has been suspended at the site until further notice by stadium contractor Laing O'Rourke.
A spokesperson for Laing O’Rourke said: “We can confirm that earlier today a member of our team, who was carrying out work for one of our subcontractors, was seriously injured in an incident. He was taken to hospital via ambulance, where he sadly died.
“We are shocked and saddened by today’s tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased man and our wider project team.
“The police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are on site and we have suspended work until further notice. We will cooperate fully with any investigation that follows.”
The new ground is expected to be completed in late 2024, with Everton hoping to kick off the 2024/25 season at its new home.
