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Person 'Hit' By Falling Betfred Betting Shop Sign In Newport

FIRST PICTURES: A betting shop sign has come crashing down today (Thursday) 'hitting' one person and narrowly missing others, according to an eyewitness.

The sign - which is around 40ft wide - fell just after 11.30am this morning on St James Street.

An eye-witness, who saw what happened, told Isle of Wight Radio that one person was brushed by the signage.

Several shoppers were in the area at the time, but have avoided any serious injury.

(Pic: The sign which has fallen in Newport)

Isle of Wight Radio has contacted Betfred for a comment.


(Pic: What the sign usually looks like)

*Updated*

A Betfred spokesman said:

“We have immediately launched an investigation.”

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