Warning after 15ft hole found on Skegness beach

Beachgoers have been warned digging deep holes in sand could cause serious injuries or death after a 15ft (4.6m) deep crater appeared in Skegness.

HM Coastguard Skegness said the hole, which was up to 4ft (1.2m) wide, had been dug on Sunday and whoever created it "was incredibly lucky that it didn't collapse" on them.

Officials said large holes and tunnels "can quickly become dangerous" and advised people to fill them in before leaving the beach.

In a social media post, they said: "A collapse can trap someone beneath the sand and may lead to serious injury or even death."

They added: "Sand is surprisingly heavy and can give way without warning, especially in deep holes.

"They can also be a hazard to other beach users who may not see them."

It comes after a similar warning was issued by Cleethorpes Coastguard in April.

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