'Huge' cliff fall at Seatown Beach

Onlookers have reported a huge cliff fall between Seatown and Eype Beach - with one resident stating it is the 'biggest landslip they have seen in 60 years'.

The beach is completely blocked as a result of the landslide, believed to have occurred overnight.

One resident said the cliff fall was the biggest they've seen in their 60 years of living in the area Picture: Nicola Prakash

Nicola Prakash, who came across the landslip on her morning walk, was able to snap some photographs at the scene.

She said: "The entire beach is blocked, it's very lucky it happened overnight rather than during the day.

"It’s a huge landslip, certainly the biggest one I’ve seen in my 40 years in Bridport. I was chatting to some of the people who live by the beach and one man who’s been here for 60 years said it’s the biggest one he’s ever seen.

The fall is believed to have occurred overnight Picture: Nicola Prakash

"By the looks of things there could well be more to come so people need to stay away from that area of the beach."

Dorset Council has warned that further falls are expected - and urged residents to stay clear of the area.

A spokesman for Dorset Council said: "There has been substantial rock fall between Seatown and Eype Beach. Further movement is expected with fresh cracks, affecting the fence line but not the Coast Path.

"We will monitor over the next few weeks to ensure that any further movement does not affect access.

"Now the ground is drying out, there is the possibility of more slips and falls and they can happen very quickly. For your safety keep clear of tops and bases of cliffs when out and about."