Residents at a caravan park in Suffolk have been evacuated after as section of road unexpectedly collapsed.

Emergency services rushed to the Pakefield Holiday Park, near Lowestoft, Suffolk, after the coastal errosion left caravans "dangerously close" to the edge of the cliff.

HM Coastguard Lowestoft and Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service attended the crumbled road last night, with the decision being taken to move some residents staying at the park.

A spokesman for East Suffolk Council said: "The relevant authorities are addressing the impacts, and affected areas have been cordoned off as the extent of any damage is assessed.

"Known damage which affects ordinary access includes the steps down to the beach at Arbor Lane.

"Therefore, people are asked to avoid the area and stay away from locations which may still be vulnerable.

"There may be debris and the possibility of further collapse and public safety is a priority."