Six Injured by Falling Sign at UK Christian Festival

A falling sign injured six people at the Big Church Fest in West Sussex on Friday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Steyning after receiving reports of multiple individuals requiring medical attention.

Ambulance crews, critical care paramedics, and specialist response teams were dispatched to Wiston Park, the festival's location. The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 PM BST.

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All day visitors must leave the site now. If you are camping with us, please return to your campsite and await further updates.

In response to the "serious incident," organizers announced the immediate cancellation of Friday's scheduled show. Attendees were instructed to vacate the festival grounds. Those camping on-site were told to return to their tents and await further information.

Sussex Police confirmed their attendance at the site off Washington Road, which began around 3:40 PM. They advised the public to seek alternative routes due to expected traffic disruptions in the area. The Big Church Fest promotes itself as the largest Christian festival in the United Kingdom.

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Officers said they were called to the site off Washington Road at about 15:40 and remained at the scene.