Man Dies After Car Plunges Off Beachy Head Cliff
A man has tragically died after his car was driven off the edge of the iconic Beachy Head cliff, Sussex Police have confirmed.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Emergency crews were scrambled at 7.38pm on Wednesday, 18 June, following alerts from Beachy Head Chaplaincy volunteers who spotted a vulnerable man sitting in a car dangerously parked at the cliff edge.
A major multi-agency response was launched, involving:
- Sussex Police
- HM Coastguard teams
- Eastbourne RNLI Lifeboat
- East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
- Coastguard Helicopter from Lydd
Car Driven Over Cliff Before Rescue Could Act
Despite their swift response, emergency crews were unable to prevent the vehicle from being driven over the cliff.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said:
“Emergency services were called at 7.38pm on Wednesday (June 18) to a report a car had been seen at the edge off the cliff at Eastbourne. Officers attended, but the vehicle was driven off the edge of the cliff. Coastguard and RNLI teams and East Sussex Fire and Rescue were also in attendance.”
Investigation Underway
The full circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. The identity of the man has not yet been released, with Sussex Police continuing their enquiries.
