Peugeot 107 car is winched from cliff in Withernsea

A Peugeot 107 was winched to safety on Saturday (April 18) by East Riding of Yorkshire Council contractors in Withernsea, following public safety and environmental concerns.

The vehicle was found near Waxholme Road and is believed to have originated from private land before falling further down the cliff.

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Councillor Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “We arranged for our contractors to remove the vehicle from the cliff on Saturday.

“As much debris from the car was removed as possible, but we urge people to be cautious around the area where the vehicle was, in case of broken glass and other objects. Warning signs have been placed at the site.”

The car was winched up (Image: East Yorkshire Council)

The car has been identified as abandoned and will now be investigated by the council’s enforcement officers.

The council has not yet been able to identify the owner, but it is believed the vehicle may be linked to an illegal encampment previously located at the top of the cliff.