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  "path": "/2026/07/01/peacehaven-crash-driver-killed-van-plummets-off-cliff-sussex-beauty-spot-29005015/",
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  "textContent": "Police have sealed off the Promenade in Peacehaven\n\nA man has been killed after his van plunged off a cliff edge in Sussex.\n\nHis body was found in the vehicle on the beach at Friar’s Bay in Peacehaven on Wednesday afternoon.\n\nThe wreckage of a white van can be seen mangled on the rocks below.\n\nA Sussex Police spokesman said: ‘Police received a report of a van going over the cliff edge at Peacehaven at about 4.30pm on Wednesday, 1 July.\n\n##  Sign up for all of the latest stories\n\nStart your day informed with Metro's **News Updates** newsletter or get **Breaking News** alerts the moment it happens.\n\n‘The van was located and the driver, a man who is yet to be formally identified, was sadly found deceased.\n\n‘Police are investigating the full circumstances of this tragic incident and the coroner’s officer has been informed.’\n\nLewes District council said in a statement: ‘Sussex Police are responding to an incident involving a vehicle at Friars Bay, Peacehaven.\n\n‘LDC officers are on site supporting. Please avoid the area, and the beach in particular. We will share more details soon.’\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Driver killed after white van plummets off cliff at Sussex beauty spot"
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