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Village cut off by washed-up boat Village cut off by washed-up boat
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A Lancashire village has been cut off by a large boat which is blocking the only road out of the area. A Lancashire village was cut off by a large boat which was blocking the only road out of the area.
People living in Sunderland Point, south of Morecambe Bay, became blocked in when the Lady Barbara was washed onto the only road in on Friday night.People living in Sunderland Point, south of Morecambe Bay, became blocked in when the Lady Barbara was washed onto the only road in on Friday night.
It is thought the eight-ton boat was washed up by the incoming tide.It is thought the eight-ton boat was washed up by the incoming tide.
A Lancashire police spokesman said they were alerted at about 0500 BST on Saturday and the force had since managed to trace the boat's owner. Lancashire police said they were alerted at about 0500 BST on Saturday and the boat was moved from Second Terrace at about 1200 BST.
It is understood the owner is now making efforts to move the vessel, which is stranded on Second Terrace. The road is now clear and residents are able to drive in and out of Sunderland Point.