Man, 41, dies after large sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex
A 41-year-old man died and six others were injured after a large sign collapsed at the Big Church festival in West Sussex. Organizers subsequently cancelled the remainder of the event.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions regarding event safety protocols and public liability at large-scale outdoor gatherings.
The Big Church festival on the Wiston Estate in West Sussex was cancelled after the incident on Friday afternoon. Photograph: bigchurchfestival The Big Church festival on the Wiston Estate in West Sussex was cancelled after the incident on Friday afternoon. Photograph: bigchurchfestival West Sussex Man, 41, dies after large sign falls at Christian festival in West Sussex Six more people hospitalised after incident at Big Church festival near Steyning
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 41-year-old man has died and at least six other people have been injured after a large sign fell at a Christian festival in West Sussex , police have said.
The man, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at the Big Church festival near Steyning on Friday afternoon.
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