Nearly 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement
Investigation launched in former mining village of Coalsnaughton after residents forced to leave properties
TL;DR
- Nearly 100 homes evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, due to ground movement.
- Evacuations began on May 18, with additional properties evacuated on Friday.
- Residents were reportedly given only 10 minutes to leave their homes.
- The Mining Remediation Authority is conducting specialist investigations into the cause.
- Scottish justice secretary Neil Gray met with local officials to discuss the situation.