Almost 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement
Almost 100 homes have been evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Scotland, due to reports of ground movement. The evacuations began on May 18, and additional properties were evacuated as a precaution. Local authorities are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the ground instability.
- ▪Nearly 100 homes have been evacuated following reports of ground movements in Coalsnaughton.
- ▪The local authority evacuated an additional 28 properties on Friday as a precaution.
- ▪Specialist investigations by the Mining Remediation Authority are ongoing to establish the source of the subsidence.
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Benbuck View in Coalsnaughton on Monday evening after reports of ground movement. Photograph: Dave JohnstonView image in fullscreenBenbuck View in Coalsnaughton on Monday evening after reports of ground movement. Photograph: Dave JohnstonScotlandAlmost 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movementInvestigation launched into activity in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, a former mining villageNadeem BadshahFri 29 May 2026 17.33 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 17.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNearly 100 homes have been evacuated following reports of ground movements in a former mining village in Scotland.Properties began being evacuated on 18 May and an investigation has since been launched into the activity in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire.The…
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