‘At least six people hurt’ in serious incident at Christian festival as air ambulance and critical care medics called to scene
At least six people were injured after a sign reportedly fell onto attendees at a Christian festival at Wiston Park near Steyning, West Sussex. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, critical-care paramedics and specialist response teams, were sent to the scene; the incident has prompted local traffic disruption.
South East Coast Ambulance Service said it was called shortly after 3.30pm on Friday 28 August 2026 and had confirmed six patients, although their conditions were not disclosed. Sussex Police said it received a call at about 3.38pm and was supporting other emergency services at the event site on Washington Road, with further details not yet available.
- Six people were confirmed injured after a sign fell at a festival.
- Critical-care medics and ambulance teams attended Wiston Park.
- Police warned of disruption near Steyning.
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Christian festivals bring together people from churches and local communities for worship, music, talks and family activities. They are often held outdoors, with temporary stages, signs, stalls and other structures used across large sites.
Wiston Park is a country estate near Steyning in West Sussex, accessed by local rural roads. Event organisers are responsible for the site and its facilities, while ambulance services, police and other emergency teams respond if people need urgent help; any safety concerns may also be examined by the relevant authorities.