One dead and six injured after gantry collapse at festival in United Kingdom
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One dead and six injured after gantry collapse at festival in United Kingdom

SIC Notícias29 August 2026 at 00:46

A fatal accident occurred during a festival in the United Kingdom, resulting in the death of one person and leaving six injured. The incident was caused by the collapse of a gantry at the event venue.

The event was immediately cancelled after the accident, interrupting all scheduled activities. Local authorities initiated investigations to determine the causes of the structure's collapse.

The festival, which brought together a large number of participants, had its activities suspended as a result of the accident. The authorities are working to clarify the circumstances that led to the gantry's collapse.

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