Festival Organisers 'Devastated' as Man Dies After Sign Falls
BBC News reports on a tragic incident at the Big Church Festival in Wiston Park, near Steyning, West Sussex.
Summary
Organisers of a Christian festival are devastated after a sign fell, injuring seven people, one of whom died at the scene. The festival was cancelled after the incident. Sussex Police responded to reports of the falling sign at 15:38 BST on Friday.
Quote
"We are devastated by the serious incident... in which a sign fell, injuring at least seven people, one of whom tragically lost their life." — Festival Organisers
Key Details
- Date: Friday, with the festival scheduled to run until Sunday.
- Location: Wiston Park, Steyning, West Sussex.
- Victim: A 41-year-old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex, died at the scene.
- Responders: Emergency services, Police, Health and Safety Executive, and local authority.
- Festival Information: Founded in 2009, describing itself as the UK's biggest Christian festival.