A significant number of beach huts at a well-known beach have suffered damage following an unexpected landslide from the overhanging cliffs.
The force from the landslide uprooted 14 huts, which were forced into the promenade at Bournemouth Beach, a favored locale for a Saturday morning walk.
This landslide marks the second incident at Durley Chine, located a few hundred yards west of the town’s pier, within the past ten days.
A substantial security perimeter has been established around the site by the police and BCP Council to ensure public safety in the event of additional landslips.
Visitor Georgina Humphries remarked: ‘We’ve faced an abundance of rain recently; it was just a matter of time. You have to empathize with those who own beach huts – they are quite expensive.’
Richard Herrett, cabinet member for destination at BCP Council, stated: ‘After further intense rainfall, we confirm that a cliff slip occurred near Durley Chine at 9.45 this morning, affecting access to several beach huts and parts of the adjoining promenade.
‘This incident occurred in the same region of the chine that encountered a cliff slip earlier this month, and an expanded area has been cordoned off for public safety while the council’s flood and coastal erosion risk management team conducts inspections of the site.
‘We are notifying the licensees of the beach huts and will provide updates following a comprehensive assessment.’
Dorset Police have been contacted for a statement.
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