Pakefield cliff fall near Pontins prompts safety warning
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East Suffolk Council previously said Pakefield had been subject to "unprecedented rates of coastal erosion" since 2019
A council has issued a safety warning after a cliff fall near a holiday park.
East Suffolk Council said the cliff fall close to Pontins at Pakefield, near Lowestoft, Suffolk, was reported on Monday afternoon.
It said it was "extremely dangerous to walk close to the cliffs, or climb on them" and urged people to take the "utmost care if visiting this part of Pakefield beach".
The council said warning signs would be put in place "as soon as possible".
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East Suffolk Council previously said Pakefield had been subject to "unprecedented rates of coastal erosion" since 2019.
Storms earlier this year caused "significant damage" along the coastline and four properties had to be demolished.
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- Published22 February 2022
