More Coalsnaughton homes evacuated

30 more homes in Coalsnaughton have been evacuated after further ground movement was reported.

Residents in Dunmoss View have been told to leave their homes.

30 homes in Benbuck View were evacuated earlier this month.

The Mining Remediation Authority is investigating.

A statement from Clackmannanshire Council says:

"Following the ground movement at Benbuck View, Coalsnaughton, which resulted in the evacuation of 30 homes on 18 May, further issues have been reported and found on Dunmoss View, and as a result an additional 30 homes have been evacuated today.

"The priority of all Local Resilience Partners continues to be the safety of everyone involved, and our officers remain in the local area to offer further guidance to residents during what we appreciate is a worrying time for them. This includes offering support to the residents as they navigate the next steps, which will include contacting their insurers. 

"The specialist investigations undertaken by the Mining Remediation Authority are expected to take some time to complete, and we will continue to make sure that residents can be updated with progress as soon as this information becomes available."