A major emergency rescue operation is underway at Beachy Head near %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, after a vehicle reportedly drove off the cliff edge this afternoon.
Emergency services were called at approximately 4:30pm following reports that a car had toppled over the cliffside and landed near the shoreline below. The driver, who is believed to have attempted to take their own life, has survived the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% but is trapped in the wreckage—partially submerged in water.
Multi-Agency Rescue Effort
The incident has prompted a full-scale response involving %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% RNLI Lifeboat, HM Coastguard teams, fire crews, and specialist cutting equipment. The operation is focused on freeing the driver, who remains entrapped in the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% below the cliffs.
Eastbourne RNLI confirmed their crew was launched on an urgent mercy mission, while fire crews are on-site coordinating with technical rescue teams from the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% top and below.
Public Asked to Avoid Area
Beachy Head is one of the UK’s most iconic coastal beauty spots but is also known as a location associated with %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%%. Authorities have cordoned off the area, and the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% the cliffs and nearby coastal paths while the rescue continues.
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% spokesperson said:
"This is an ongoing and sensitive %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% involving a person in a critical situation. We are doing everything we can to %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% recover the individual."
Awaiting Further Updates
As of 7:45pm, the driver %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%% and emergency responders continue efforts to stabilise the vehicle and access the casualty. No further information on the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%%.
If you or someone you know is %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%%, support is available:
Samaritans – Call 116 123 free, 24/7, or visit %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%%
