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13/07/2022
Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Bonfire Fall
Mid and East Antrim Council have launched an investigation following the death of a man who fell from a bonfire in Larne.
John Steele was helping to build the bonfire in the Antville estate when the incident occurred on Saturday.
The bonfire was over 50ft tall.
Mr Steele, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation has been launched.
John Steele was helping to build the bonfire in the Antville estate when the incident occurred on Saturday.
The bonfire was over 50ft tall.
Mr Steele, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation has been launched.
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