[Richard Kimball]

Tragic, but not too surprising. Artists frequently have no background in engineering or construction, and ignore basic principles when constructing art.

[Liberty Valance]

I agree. Tragic.

[randog]

The Health and Safety executive has launched an investigation.

Closing the gate after the horse escaped.

You'd think they would have had to get the OK from some city/county office to pitch the thing, and those authorities would have had engineers scrutinize it's construction and safety....?

[Rick Deckard]

" Artists frequently have no background in engineering or construction, and ignore basic principles when constructing art."

I agree. I've constructed a number of art/sign pieces & public safety is my number one concern.

[Uriah_lost]

As tragic as this is, I just know someone out there is dying to put a punchline to this story.