One person has died and six people have been injured in a "serious incident" at a Christian festival in West Sussex after a sign fell down on Friday.
Sussex Police said a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne died after the "large sign" fell at the Big Church Festival at Wiston Park near Steyning.
Organisers said the festival had been brought "to a close" for this year after the tragedy.
Attendees had previously been told that Friday's show had been cancelled in a post on Instagram shortly after 5.30pm. It's unclear whether tomorrow's performances will go ahead.
In a public statement, Big Church Festival said: "Right now, our focus is on those directly affected by what happened today. We are heartbroken."
Sussex Police said emergency services were called to the scene following reports a sign had fallen and injured a number of people at the site,
"Police were called at around 3.38pm and remain at the scene, assisting other emergency services, at this time," a force spokesperson said.
South East Coast Ambulance Service said: "Ambulance crews, critical care paramedics and specialist response teams are currently on scene with six patients confirmed so far.
"We have no further information to share at this time but will provide updates as soon as possible."
The event began on Friday and had been set to run until Sunday.
In an earlier statement, the organisers said that their "thoughts and prayers are with those who have been directly impacted by the incident".
"We understand this will be deeply disappointing for the thousands who have joined us at the festival," a Big Church Festival spokesperson said.
"We are working closely with the emergency services and relevant authorities. Further announcements will be made as more information becomes available.
"We are grateful for the understanding, patience, and prayers of our community at this time."
Big Church Festival was founded in 2009 and, according to its website, is the UK's biggest Christian festival.
According to the Met Office's UK weather map, wind speeds of up to 27mph were recorded in Shoreham, West Sussex, on Friday afternoon.
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