Two workmen have died in a freak accident while unloading glass panels from a lorry.
A third was treated for minor injuries after the incident in the car park of one of England’s oldest football clubs, Hertfordshire FC.
A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said: ‘Police attended an incident in the Hitchin Town Football Club car park at approximately 2pm on Saturday 6 September, following reports that two men were seriously injured.
‘The men, who were unloading glass panels from a lorry parked in the overflow car park, were injured in the process.
‘Two men sadly died at the scene. Their next of kins have been informed and are being supported by officers.
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‘A third man sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
‘The incident is currently under investigation and enquiries continue.’
A spokesperson for Hitchin Town FC told Metro: ‘Unfortunately, there was a tragic accident on land adjacent to the football ground on Saturday that resulted in the fatality of two people.
‘At this stage we know very little about the actual details of the accident and the police have taken control of the incident and their enquiries are ongoing.
‘We would like to send our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to their families at this very sad and difficult time.’
The market town of Hitchin is around 25 miles north of central London, near Letchworth and Stevenage.
Its football club, known as ‘the Canaries’, can trace its roots back to 1865 when it was first formed, taking part in the first FA Cup in 1871 before closing down in 1911, and reopening in 1928 as the club it is now.
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