Six Injured as Sign Falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Emergency services respond to Wiston Park incident, festival placed on lockdown with performances halted.


Callum Smith
At least six people sustained injuries today when a sign collapsed at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex.
Organizers instructed festival-goers to return to their tents, urging them to remain clear of stage areas; Friday's show was subsequently cancelled due to a 'serious incident'.
A festival-goer reported a worship tent sign had blown over, landing on several individuals.
Separately, a social media user claimed a large metal support beam fell on a crowd, causing multiple critical injuries; medical staff reportedly attempted patient evacuation via airlift.
It remains unclear if any fatalities occurred. Traffic disruption is expected, with police advising the public to seek alternative routes around Wiston Park, Steyning.