A building employee has died after an incident on the web site of Everton FC's new stadium in Liverpool.

Police stated the 26-year-old man died in hospital following the incident at Bramley-Moore Dock, which came about round 1pm on Monday.

"His next of kin have been told, and an investigation is under way," a Merseyside Police spokesperson stated.

"Officers remain at the scene as we continue with the early stages of the investigation alongside the Health and Safety Executive."

In an announcement, a spokesperson for Everton FC stated the membership was "heartbroken by the news".

"The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time."

The membership stated its stadium contractor, Laing O'Rourke, would work with police and the Health and Safety Executive "to establish the full details of the incident".

A spokesperson for Laing O'Rourke confirmed the person was employed by one in all its subcontractors and that work on the positioning had been suspended "until further notice".

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"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," the corporate stated in an announcement.

"We will cooperate fully with any investigation that follows."

The stadium is presently underneath building and is about to be prepared in time for the beginning of the 2024-25 season, which is because of start in August subsequent 12 months.

When accomplished, the stadium, which has an estimated construct value of round £500m, will seat nearly 53,000 followers.

It might be generally known as the Everton Stadium.

Everton are resulting from transfer to the brand new stadium from their historic dwelling, Goodison Park, the place they've performed their dwelling video games since 1892.

The web site of Bramley-Moore Dock was chosen again in 2018 following a public session of greater than 20,000 folks - which recorded 96% constructive suggestions.

However, the plans had been met with fierce criticism from UNESCO, which stripped Liverpool of its World Heritage standing due to developments on town's waterfront, together with Everton's new stadium.