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More than 150 tonnes of debris on Penarth beach after cliff fall
A cliff fall left more than 150 tonnes of rock and soil on Penarth beach over the weekend. No one was injured when the landslide happened.
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Penarth: Landslide five times bigger than initially estimated
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have told ITV News that they have reassessed the cliff fall in Penarth, and now believe 150 tonnes was involved in the landslide. That's five times their initial estimate.
No one is believed to have been injured, but emergency services are warning people in the area to keep away from cliff edges.
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30 tonnes of cliff face falls onto beach at Penarth
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service say they are dealing with a landslide near Penarth pier but there are no reports of anyone being hurt.
The area is currently being made safe and work is being carried out to try to prevent any further collapse.
Crews are working with the police and Vale of Glamorgan council and people are asked to avoid the area until further notice.