Driver killed after white van plummets off cliff at Sussex beauty spot

Van over Cliff Seaview Road Peacehaven - Police and coastguard at scene
Police have sealed off the Promenade in Peacehaven

A man has been killed after his van plunged off a cliff edge in Sussex.

His body was found in the vehicle on the beach at Friar’s Bay in Peacehaven on Wednesday afternoon.

The wreckage of a white van can be seen mangled on the rocks below.

A van has gone over a cliff near Seaview Road in Peacehaven, crashing onto the beach below.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: ‘Police received a report of a van going over the cliff edge at Peacehaven at about 4.30pm on Wednesday, 1 July.

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‘The van was located and the driver, a man who is yet to be formally identified, was sadly found deceased.

‘Police are investigating the full circumstances of this tragic incident and the coroner’s officer has been informed.’

Lewes District council said in a statement: ‘Sussex Police are responding to an incident involving a vehicle at Friars Bay, Peacehaven.

‘LDC officers are on site supporting. Please avoid the area, and the beach in particular. We will share more details soon.’

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