Two more streets evacuated in former mining village over ground movement
A total of 97 properties have been evacuated in Coalsnaughton due to ground movement concerns. The latest evacuations include 28 homes on Nechtan Drive and nine on Langour, following earlier evacuations in Benbuck View and Dunmoss View. Investigations into the cause of the ground movement are ongoing, with residents receiving support from local authorities.
- ▪A further 37 properties have been evacuated as a precaution in Coalsnaughton.
- ▪Residents in Nechtan Drive and Langour were told to leave their homes due to safety concerns.
- ▪The total number of evacuated properties has reached 97 since May 18.
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Two more streets evacuated in former mining village over ground movement15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGraeme OgstonTayside and Central reporterBBCA total of 97 properties in four streets in Coalsnaughton have now been evacuatedA further 37 properties have been evacuated as a precaution in a former mining village in Clackmannanshire after reports of ground movement.Clackmannanshire Council said that residents in 28 properties in Nechtan Drive and nine properties in Langour were told to leave their homes.It follows the evacuation of 60 properties in Benbuck View and Dunmoss View following reports of "unsafe structures".The roads have been closed for an investigation into the cause of the ground movement to be carried out.Nechtan Drive residents' gas supply was…
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