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Two People Rescued Following Ventnor Landslide

Two people have been rescued and properties evacuated following a landslide in Ventnor.

Two people have been rescued following a landslide behind properties in Ventnor... Read more: https://www.iwradio.co.uk/news/isle-of-wight-news/two-people-rescued-following-ventnor-landslide/

Posted by Isle of Wight Radio on Saturday, January 30, 2021

Emergency services were called The Grove, just off Alpine Road, just before 3.30pm to reports of a landslide behind homes.

A landslide of 30m x 20m was reported the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

Two people had to be rescued from the upper floor of a building, while neighbouring properties were evacuated.

A cordon is in place in the area. 

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