Former footballer Chris Mitchell hit and killed by train at age 27, 4 months after retiring

27 year old Scottish footballer Chris Mitchell has
died at the age of 27 after he was hit and killed
by a
train. The former Clyde, Falkirk and Queen of
the South defender died instantly as he was
struck on Saturday afternoon May 7th by a
moving train near Cornton, Stirling, Scotland.
He retired from football four months ago to take
on a new job but now his former club Clyde have
confirmed that a minute's silence will be held
tomorrow before Clyde's match against Queen's
Park at Broadwood in honour of the footballer.
Chris Mitchell is now the 4th footballer to die in
the space of three days , may his soul Rest In
Peace.
A statement released by Clyde FC this afternoon
said: “Everyone connected with Clyde FC was
shocked and saddened to learn of the death of
Chris Mitchell, at the age of just 27, this
weekend.
“Chris featured for The Bully Wee during
the first half of the 2015-16 season,
after joining the club from Queen of the
South last summer.
"He made a significant contribution to the
campaign, featuring in 18 matches and
recording six assists.
“In January, it was announced that Chris
was leaving the club, due to the travel
commitments required of a new full-time
job.
“The thoughts of everyone connected with
Clyde FC are with Chris' family and
friends at this extremely difficult time."