A quiet afternoon at Bedworth United Football Club's car park turned to tragedy on Thursday when two local men were killed in a freak accident involving a large glass panel.
Emergency services, including multiple ambulance crews, paramedic officers, and Warwickshire Police, rushed to the scene on Miners Welfare Park following desperate calls for help just after 3:15 PM.
Despite the rapid response and efforts of medical teams, both men were pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered catastrophic injuries when the heavy panel fell upon them.
Community in Mourning
The tight-knit community of Bedworth has been left reeling by the sudden loss. Bedworth United FC, a pillar of the local area, expressed profound shock and devastation at the incident occurring on their premises.
A club spokesman confirmed the tragedy happened within the car park area, stating: "We are all utterly devastated. Our immediate thoughts and sympathies are with the families and friends of the two individuals involved."
Investigation Underway
Warwickshire Police have confirmed they are treating the deaths as unexplained and have launched a full investigation alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to determine the exact circumstances that led to this horrific accident.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called to a report of two men having been injured by a falling object. Sadly, two men were confirmed dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers."
The West Midlands Ambulance Service detailed the scale of the response, noting the arrival of two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a critical care car from the Air Ambulance service.
A Scene of Desperate Efforts
A witness at the scene described the frantic efforts to save the men, revealing that the glass panel was so substantial that firefighters had to use cutting equipment to free the victims from beneath it.
This heartbreaking incident has cast a shadow over the town, leaving many questions unanswered as the community comes to terms with the loss of two of its own in such a sudden and shocking manner.
