Incident Overview

Two men died on Saturday, September 7, 2024, while unloading glass panels from a lorry in the overflow car park of Hitchin town Football Club in Hertfordshire, england. A third ⁤man sustained ⁤minor injuries ⁣and received treatment ‍at the scene.

Hertfordshire⁤ Police responded to reports of the serious injuries at approximately 14:00 BST.The deaths are currently under investigation.

Location and Response

The accident occurred on land owned by Hitchin Town⁢ Football Club, adjacent to⁤ the football ground on Fishponds Road. The club, which plays in the Southern League Division One Central, did not have a scheduled home ‍match ‍that⁤ weekend.

East of England Ambulance Service dispatched a notable response team, including two ambulances,⁤ a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer vehicle, a critical⁣ care paramedic car, and a community first responder, to the location. [East of England Ambulance Service](https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/) confirmed their involvement.

Investigation⁢ and Haulage Company Statement

Police have taken control ⁤of the investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. As of September 9, 2024, details⁢ regarding the cause of the incident remain ‍limited.

Martello, a haulage company, confirmed they delivered a⁢ container to the ground but stated they were not responsible for opening⁤ the container or offloading its contents. [Martello](https://www.martello.co.uk/) indicated they have limited facts about the incident and are unsure if the deceased were their employees.

Club Statement

Hitchin Town Football Club⁣ issued a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the event as a “tragic accident.”