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Large Landslip At Shanklin

Large Landslip At Shanklin
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter Fri, 25 May 2012 8:37AM

There's been a cliff fall at Horseshoe ledge at Shanklin.

Solent Coastguard was informed of the incident at around 8:30pm yesterday (Thursday).

According to a spokesperson from IW Council, "a few hundred tonnes has fallen. No properties are at risk as a result of the fall and the public can access the area".

Ventnor coastguard was called to the area to check no one was injured.


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