Landslide collapses onto popular beach just inches away from tourists
A large portion of beach huts at a popular beach have been damaged after a sudden landslide from the cliffs above.
The force of the impact dislodged 14 huts which were pushed into the promenade at Bournemouth Beach, Dorset, a popular spot for a Saturday morning stroll.
The landslide is the second to take place at Durley Chine, a few hundred yards west of the town’s pier, in the past 10 days.
A large cordon has been placed around the scene by the police and BCP Council to protect the public in case of further landslips.
Visitor Georgina Humphries said: ‘We’ve had so much rain lately, it was only a matter of time. You’ve got to feel for those with beach huts – they cost a fortune.’
Richard Herrett, cabinet member for destination at BCP Council, said: ‘Following further heavy rainfall, we can confirm that a cliff slip near Durley Chine took place at 9.45 this morning and has affected access to a number of beach huts and parts of the adjacent promenade.
‘This is in the same area of the chine that experienced a cliff slip earlier this month and a wider section has been cordoned off in the interest of public safety while the site is inspected by the council’s flood and coastal erosion risk management team.
‘We are informing the licensees of the beach huts and will provide updates once a further assessment has been carried out.’
Dorset Police have been approached for comment.
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