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Woman dies in Llantwit Major beach incident | Woman dies in Llantwit Major beach incident |
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A woman in her 20s has died in an incident on Llantwit Major beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed. | A woman in her 20s has died in an incident on Llantwit Major beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed. |
It is believed the woman was killed by rocks falling from cliffs but the exact details are still unclear. | |
An ambulance service spokesman said they were called to the incident just before 17:30 BST. | An ambulance service spokesman said they were called to the incident just before 17:30 BST. |
Emergency services are still at the scene which is under the control of South Wales Police. | |
A rapid response vehicle and a hazardous area response team were sent to the scene. | A rapid response vehicle and a hazardous area response team were sent to the scene. |
The Wales Air Ambulance was also called out. | The Wales Air Ambulance was also called out. |
BBC Wales understands a coastguard rescue team was also brought in to assist. | BBC Wales understands a coastguard rescue team was also brought in to assist. |
A police spokesman said: "South Wales Police officers are in attendance at an incident at Llantwit Major beach which was reported shortly before 5.30pm this evening. | A police spokesman said: "South Wales Police officers are in attendance at an incident at Llantwit Major beach which was reported shortly before 5.30pm this evening. |
"A woman in her 20s has been declared deceased." | "A woman in her 20s has been declared deceased." |
There are numerous signs along the beach about the danger of falling rocks. | |
The police appealed for witnesses or anyone who was visiting the beach at that time to contact them. |