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'Deeply distressing' time for Coalsnaughton residents, says FM
- On Friday, First Minister Swinney visited Coalsnaughton in Clackmannanshire, where around 100 families have been evacuated due to ground movement from a former shallow coal mine.
- The Mining Remediation Authority is investigating the site, where ground is shifting around 20mm a day, prompting urgent assessment of structural safety.
- Cracks in buildings and displaced paving stones are visible throughout the area, while utilities such as gas mains have been removed from affected properties.
- Residents face another eight weeks away from home, with Clackmannanshire Council providing temporary hotel accommodation; Labour MP Brian Leishman told the Commons residents are suffering "emotional and financial distress."
- Swinney stated a "very significant amount of exploratory work" remains necessary as the Scottish Government and Local Resilience Partners prioritize resident safety and work to establish the incident's cause.
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Anger as villagers evacuated due to ground movement face 'filthy' accommodation
A mother evacuated from her home due to ground movement in a former mining village has told Sky News she is on the "verge of a breakdown" as her family faces being moved into "filthy" temporary accommodation.
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