Residents of Torcross in Devon have been left stranded after a severe storm washed away a 200m section of the Slapton Line causeway, severing their main connection to neighbouring towns and threatening local tourism.
Torcross village in South Devon is isolated after Storm Imogen washed away a 200-metre section of the A379 coastal road. With a £18 million repair estimate and no clear funding source, residents face uncertainty and economic hardship.
In Torcross, Devon, 2026 has been marked by severe storms causing extensive damage. A thatched roof repair highlights the village's resilience amid rising sea levels and shingle loss, threatening homes and a critical nature reserve.
A 200-metre section of the A379 Slapton Line in Devon has collapsed into the sea, causing major disruption to local businesses and prompting calls for government aid.
A section of the A379 Slapton Line in Devon has been washed into the sea after storms destroyed coastal defences, with a car park also lost and properties damaged.