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Jurassic Coast rockfall captured on video

Jurassic Coast rockfall captured on video

Summary

A video captured a rockfall on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, where a section of the cliff collapsed onto the beach. No one was injured in the incident, which took place near West Bay. Local authorities, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, confirmed a rescue team was sent, but no distress was found.

Key Facts

  • A cliff section on Dorset's Jurassic Coast collapsed onto a beach.
  • The rockfall occurred shortly after 16:00 GMT on a Tuesday.
  • Suzanne Sears, a witness, heard a cracking noise from the cliffs before the collapse.
  • The Maritime and Coastguard Agency sent a rescue team to the site.
  • No one was hurt during the rockfall incident.
  • The event happened near West Bay, a popular coastal area in Dorset, UK.

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