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Residents evacuated after evidence of ground movement found

The Mining Remediation Authority said it was alerted at about 21:30 on Monday.

A spokesperson said: “We are planning to carry out detailed investigations to determine the cause of the incident and any potential risks.”

Clackmannanshire Council said the residents were all evacuated safely and no-one was injured.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were alerted at 20:59 on Monday to reports of several unsafe structures at Benbuck View, Coalsnaughton.

“Operations Control mobilised three appliances plus specialist resources to the scene, where a number of properties were evacuated as a precaution.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 02:22 after ensuring the area was made safe.”

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