Two people die after car goes over cliff on the Isle of Wight

It happened on Friday night, close to The Needles

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 9th Jun 2025
Last updated 9th Jun 2025

Two people have died after a car went over a cliff on the Isle of Wight.

The emergency services responded to the incident on Friday night at Alum Bay New Road, close to The Needles.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but their families have been told.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been carrying out enquiries at an address in Cowes.

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