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Major update issued on UK festival horror as sign falls on people and kills man

Big Church Festival has been cancelled after a sign fell onto the crowd, killing one and injuring at least six others. The Christian music event was shut down on Friday evening following the tragic incident, where the man, 41, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, was pronounced dead.

Major update issued on UK festival horror as sign falls on people and kills man

TL;DR

  • A man died and at least six people were injured when a sign fell at the Big Church Festival.
  • The festival was cancelled following the tragic incident.
  • The victim was a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex.
  • Sussex Police are investigating and have appealed for information and footage.
  • The incident has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive and local authority.