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Coastguard issues warning after cliff fall between Ramsgate and Dumpton

16:03, 09 January 2019

updated: 16:18, 09 January 2019

The coastguard has warned people to steer clear of part of the coastline after part of a cliff collapsed.

Dramatic pictures show the extent of the fall between Ramsgate and Dumpton, which is thought to have happened shortly before 10am.

Margate Coastguard has issued a notice urging people to stay away from the area.

Cliff fall on the Thanet coastline. Picture: Henry Davies (6429732)
Cliff fall on the Thanet coastline. Picture: Henry Davies (6429732)

A spokesman said: "It has been reported that a recent cliff fall has happened on the Thanet coastline.

"HM Coastguard Margate would like to urge people to stay away from these areas as they are very dangerous.

"In a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

The Coastguard is warning people to stay away from the area. Picture Henry Davies (6429736)
The Coastguard is warning people to stay away from the area. Picture Henry Davies (6429736)
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