A teenager died in what has been described as an "avoidable" accident after jumping from a cliff into water at a quarry. The tragedy has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of tombstoning and swimming in disused quarries, which often contain hidden hazards such as submerged debris, cold water shock and unpredictable depths.

Details of the exact location, the victim's identity and the circumstances leading up to the fall have not been fully confirmed in reports so far. Authorities and safety campaigners have used the incident to reiterate calls for people, particularly young people, to avoid entering quarry waters, citing the recurring risks that make such sites especially dangerous despite their popularity as informal swimming and jumping spots in warm weather.