BEMBRIDGE Coastguard Rescue Team is urging members of the public to keep away from a coastal footpath today (Saturday).
After conducting a visual check of the footpath BB10 — between the Crab and Lobster and its junction with Howgate Road — the team are advising people to stay away from potential cliff falls or landslides.
The coastal footpath runs from Bembridge to Whitecliff Bay.
UPDATE 1.45pm (December 30):
The footpath remains closed due to ongoing cliff movement.
Members of the public should stay clear of all cliff falls and landslides.
UPDATE 3.19pm:
Island Roads tweeted:
Emergency Closure - Two parts of Public Footpath BB10 have been closed due to a landslip. The sections affected are:
— Island Roads (@IslandRoads) December 30, 2019
1. Rear of Sandhills Holiday Park at Bembridge; and
2. Between Forelands Field Road and Public Footpath BB14
The closure will only effect pedestrians @iwight
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