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Emergency Services Called After Cliff Fall Near Shanklin

Emergency services have been called to the area of Luccombe, near Shanklin this evening (Saturday). The fall is understood to have happened near Luccombe. Police, the fire service, Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat, Ventnor Coastguard and HM Coastguard helicopter are all at the scene. It’s thought some dog walkers were on the beach area at the time. The helicopter is hovering above the scene. The fire service told Isle of Wight Radio that there were five people near the incident, who have been ‘cut off’ and are being rescued by lifeboat. Crews have also been carrying out further searches around the debris. UPDATED The coastguard helicopter is now standing down from the incident. The fire service has also left the scene. There were nine people in the area at the time of the incident. All persons are understood to have been accounted for.

📟 Callout 16:55 18/04/20 alongside @VentnorCRT to a large cliff fall near Shanklin with potential person trapped. When on scene the cliff fall was ongoing A team effort saw 8 persons evacuated by @sandownlifeboat as the cliff fall had cut them off. Great joint service working 👍 pic.twitter.com/luaVa6KXLS

— Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team (@BembridgeCRT) April 18, 2020

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