People rescued after 'significant' cliff collapse

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station says two people were stranded on the wrong side of the cliff fall

Two people who were left stranded by a "significant cliff collapse" at a beach in east Devon had to be rescued by lifeboat crews.

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station says two people were stranded on the wrong side of the cliff fall at Budleigh Beach on Saturday afternoon.

They were safely taken to Budleigh Beach and crews carried out further searches, the lifeboat station said.

"Please remember cliffs along this stretch of coastline are unstable," it warned.

Coastguards keeping a distance from the cliffs

It added: "Keep a safe distance from the base and the edge, and follow all local safety warnings."

Sidmouth Lifeboat Station said its crews had supported Beer and Exmouth Coastguard teams, which were already on the scene.

"Thank you to all volunteers and agencies involved for their swift response and teamwork," it added.

Local resident Paul Westfield said a large section of the beach had since been cordoned-off and recalled there was a cliff fall at the same part of the beach in 2023.