A FURTHER 30 homes have been evacuated in a former Scottish mining village after new "ground movement" was detected.
Last Monday, residents from 36 homes at Benbuck View in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, were evacuated after "evidence of ground movement was discovered", causing properties to shift positions.
Speaking to The National, locals described being evacuated from their homes after doorframes "cracked", skirting boards "came away" and the road "bulged".
Another 30 homes have been evacuated on Wednesday, after the Mining Remediation Authority said it had received reports of "new ground movement" on streets adjacent to Benbuck view.
The UK Government agency added: "Working closely with Clackmannanshire Council, we are acting swiftly to inspect these to support residents and ensure safety."
Images shared by the Mining Remediation Authority with residents reveal some of the more recent damage, including concrete paving slabs being raised from the ground, bricks being dislodged, while a crack can also be seen running down the side of a residential building.
Meanwhile, a statement from Clackmannanshire Council on Wednesday evening said: "Following the ground movement at Benbuck View, Coalsnaughton, which resulted in the evacuation of 30 homes on May 18, 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 council added: "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."
