Image source, Eddie MitchellSix people have been injured by a falling sign at a Christian festival near Steyning
ByJoshua AskewSouth East
Six people have been injured by a falling sign at a Christian festival in West Sussex.
Emergency services were called to reports of multiple people in need of medical attention at Big Church Festival, near Steyning, shortly after 15:30 BST on Friday.
Ambulance crews, critical care paramedics and specialist response teams are at the scene, according to South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Organisers said that Friday’s show had been cancelled due to a “serious incident”.
“All day visitors must leave the site now,” organisers wrote on social media.
“If you are camping with us, please return to your campsite and await further updates.”
Image source, Eddie MitchellEmergency services were called to reports of multiple injured at Big Church Festival
Organisers added that campers were able to leave the site if they wished to do so.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will share further updates as soon as we can,” they added.
Traffic disruption is expected in the area, and the public are urged to seek alternative routes, Sussex Police said.
Officers said they were called to the site off Washington Road at about 15:40 and remained at the scene.
The Big Church Festival describes itself as the UK’s biggest Christian festival.
Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external and listen to BBC Radio Sussex on Sounds. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.