A man has died in an accident while working on the new Everton stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, the Premier League club announced on Monday (Aug 14).

The Liverpool Echo said a 26-year-old man sustained head injuries in an incident involving "heavy machinery." He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"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," Everton added.
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Everton said an investigation had been launched with the relevant authorities by the contractor to establish the full details of the incident.

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A man has died in an accident while working on the new Everton stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, the Premier League club announced on Monday (Aug 14). The Liverpool Echo said a 26-year-old man sustained head injuries in an incident involving "heavy machinery." He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "We are shocked and saddened...

Worker dies in Everton stadium accident