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Cliff Collapse Traps Five Amid Storms in Cornwall

2/1/2026

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  • A cliff collapse in Newquay, Cornwall, around 2:55 PM on January 31, 2026, trapped five people and two dogs.
  • Coastguard teams, Devon & Cornwall Police, and fire crews rescued everyone and closed the footpath to prevent public access.
  • The collapse followed severe storms with flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency.
  • A new yellow rain warning will take effect on Monday, potentially causing further flooding and disruption.