Christian festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls
Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.
The Big Church Festival, known as the UK's largest Christian festival, was marred by tragedy as a 41-year-old man from East Sussex died after a large wooden sign crashed down during the event. The incident occurred at Wiston Park near Steyning on Friday, causing six other people to suffer injuries, two of which were considered serious.
Sussex Police were alerted to the scene around 3:38 PM BST and subsequently confirmed the man's death. The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed her shock and sadness over the incident, praying for the families, friends, and loved ones affected. The festival, which was scheduled to continue until Sunday, was promptly cancelled following the tragic event.
Organizers attributed the incident to a freak accident, praising the response from emergency services and the community.
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