Man Recovering After ‘Wings Food Fest’ Sign Falls In Bray

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 15:30

By Clare Hogan

The incident happened on Strand Road, when the large entrance arch sign for 'Wings Food Fest' fell over in strong winds.

The family of a 33 year old father of one from Kildare who was crushed by a falling sign at the wings food fest on Bray seafront at the weekend, say he is facing several weeks of recovery.

Frank Craig, who lives in Kilcock, was attending the event on Sunday with his family when a large advertising sign blew over, trapping him underneath.

According to the Irish Independent, he received serious injuries to his head and right hand and sustained several broken bones in his chest and neck.

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