Overview
- Emergency services were called at about 2pm on Saturday, 6 September, to the overflow car park at Hitchin Town Football Club in Hertfordshire.
- Two men suffered fatal injuries while unloading glass panels from a lorry, and a third man was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
- Hertfordshire Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing, the area remains secured, and next of kin are being supported.
- Hitchin Town FC issued condolences and said the incident occurred on land adjacent to the ground under police control.
- Haulage company Martello said it delivered a container to the site but was not responsible for opening or unloading it, and no identities or cause have been released.