Man dies after accident at bonfire site in Belfast
A man named Warren Lyttle died following a fall at a bonfire site in Belfast ahead of the annual Eleventh Night celebrations. Local community groups have expressed condolences while confirming the event will proceed with a minute of silence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks associated with large-scale traditional community events and the cultural significance of the Orange Order parades.
A man in his 40s has died after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in Belfast, police said.
The incident occurred on the Braniel estate in the east of the city on Friday night.
In a statement on social media, the man was named as Warren Lyttle. He was taken to hospital on Friday and died from his injuries on Saturday.
A statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: “Police received a report at 4.40pm today, Saturday 11 July, that a man, aged in his 40s, had died in hospital following a fall at the site of a bonfire in east Belfast.
“Police are investigating the circumstances of what happened, and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland has been informed.”
A statement from the Braniel Bonfire Committee, Braniel Loyal Flute Band and Braniel Community Group said there had been a “tragic accident” at the bonfire.
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