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Big Church Festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls

Organisers of a Christian festival say they are "devastated" after a sign fell at their event and injured seven people, with one man dying at the scene.

Big Church Festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls

TL;DR

  • A sign fell at the Big Church Festival, killing one man and injuring seven people.
  • The incident occurred on Friday at Wiston Park, West Sussex.
  • The festival was cancelled following the tragedy.
  • Sussex Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed sadness and shock.