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Man dies and at least six injured at Big Church Festival after falling sign hit visitors

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A 41-year-old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex, died and at least six others were injured after a sign fell at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex on Friday afternoon. Police were called to the scene near Steyning, off Washington Road, following the incident.

The festival, which began on Friday and was scheduled to continue through Sunday, has been cancelled as a result of the tragedy.

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Independent.ie Focuses on the immediate cancellation of the festival schedule
Manchester Evening News Provides specific victim identity and precise location details
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