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Island slipway closed after large cracks found

Marcus WhiteSouth of England
Isle of Wight Council A section of slipway has a large crack across its entire width. An apparently dislodged block of concrete can also be seen higher up the slipway.Isle of Wight Council
Seaview slipway will be closed "for the foreseeable future", the council said

A slipway has been closed after being found seriously damaged.

Large cracks can be seen running across Seaview slipway in pictures posted by Isle of Wight Council.

The authority said it was investigating the cause of the failure in the coastal defence wall.

It said it had shut the top of the slipway in Pier Road "for the foreseeable future" and was urging boat users to stay away from the bottom end.

Isle of Wight Council Seaview slipway, viewed from the top end towards the stony beach at low tide, is criss-crossed by large cracksIsle of Wight Council
The structure is criss-crossed by large cracks

Environment director Natasha Dix said: "Public safety is our absolute priority.

"We'll continue to monitor conditions at low tide and will update the community as soon as we have a safe way forward."

The council urged residents to take care near the coast following recent tidal surges and persistent wet weather.

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