A 41-year-old man has died and at least six other people have been injured after reports a large sign had fallen at a Christian festival in West Sussex, police said.
Sussex Police said it was called to the Big Church Festival at Wiston Park, near Steyning, at about 15:38 BST on Friday.
At least six people were taken to hospital for treatment, and a 41-year-old man, from Eastbourne, died at the scene, the force said.
Organisers said following the incident the festival would be brought to a close.
Det Ch Supt Richard McDonagh said he recognised the "immense distress this will have caused people at the festival" and the police were working to establish what happened at the site in Washington Road.
"We know there were thousands of people at the festival and we're urging anyone with any information, or any relevant video footage, to please come forward. You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Igloo."
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authority have been informed, the force added.
Festival organisers said their thoughts were with those affected, and their immediate priority is the wellbeing of those involved and helping people leave the festival site safely.
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