Two men killed unloading glass from lorry in football club car park

Hitchin Town Football Club’s overflow car park, where the incident happened (Picture: Google Maps)

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.

‘A third man sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

‘The incident is currently under investigation and enquiries continue.’

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.

The club has not yet responded publicly to the incident.

Metro has contacted Hitchin Town FC for comment.

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