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Birling Gap evacuated after suspected chemical leak

A 'haze' that is causing discomfort for people along the coast from Eastbourne to Birling Gap has prompted emergency services to warn people to stay away from the beaches.

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Mysterious mist affects people's eyes and throats on Sussex Coast

Credit: EDDIE MITCHELL

150 people have been treated at hospital after they were affected by an unknown gas cloud that hit the Sussex Coast yesterday.

People's eyes and throats were irritated after a "haze" came in from the sea from Birling Gap between Eastbourne and Seaford. Beachy Head was evacuated and investigations are underway to find out what caused it.

Here's what one young eyewitness who was with his family had to say.

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