The Scotsman

Teenagers injured after 25ft fall from a cliff

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Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after falling from a cliff.

Police said friends saw the 16 and 17-year-old fall 25ft off a cliff in North Berwick, East Lothian, early yesterday morning.

The 16-year-old accidental­ly fell from the cliff edge near the coast road around Tantallon Terrace and Haugh Road on to the rocks below.

His 17-year-old friend fell after trying to help him.

The emergency services were called around 12.30am and the younger teenager was found unconsciou­s with serious head injuries.

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