Six people were being treated by paramedics after a sign reportedly fell at Big Church Festival in West Sussex, prompting a lockdown of the site. Emergency services were called just after 3.30pm on Friday, August 28.
Incident at Wiston Park
South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed it attended the Wiston Park site in Steyning. A spokesman said: "South East Coast Ambulance Service was called to reports of multiple people in need of medical attention at Wiston Park, Steyning shortly after 15.30hrs today (Friday, 28 August 2026)."
"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."
Lockdown and police response
A reporter from Premier Christian News told the outlet people were not allowed to get in or out of the site. They said: "We've been told that the site is on lockdown, with people not allowed to get in or out."
An air ambulance was also spotted above the site.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Emergency services are currently responding to an incident at an event near Steyning. It follows reports of a sign having fallen and injured a number of people at the site in Washington Road."
Police were called at around 3.38pm and remain at the scene, assisting other emergency services. The spokesman added: "As a result, there is likely to be some traffic disruption in the local area, and we would urge the public to seek alternative routes if possible."
"We have no further information at this time, but will provide any updates as soon as we are in a position to do so."
