A serious incident has been confirmed by Merseyside Police at the Seaforth Docks.
It was reported that a man in his 60s was involved in an incident with a fork lift truck at around 10.15am.
A spokesperson for Peel Ports, said: “We can confirm we are dealing with a serious incident at the Port of Liverpool. The emergency services are on site and all operations at the location have been suspended until further notice.
“Our priority at this stage is ensuring that the emergency services can assist with the incident, along with managing the safety and welfare of all colleagues.
“We will provide further updates when we are able to do so.”
Emergency services, including Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service, remain at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has also been notified.
UPDATE:
Statement from Phil Hall, Port Director, Port of Liverpool: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatality occurred at the Port of Liverpool earlier today.
“Full details of the incident are not yet clear. Our immediate priority is supporting the family of the deceased, and any of our colleagues who have been impacted by the incident, in any way we can.
We will fully cooperate with the Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive in their ongoing investigations.”
