More properties in Coalsnaughton are being evacuated this afternoon as the ground movement problem continues.
A further 28 properties in Nechtan Drive were evacuated this afternoon (Friday, May 29), as well as nine properties in nearby Langour, bringing the total to 97 homes.
This comes after ground movement was discovered in Benbuck View back on Monday, May 18, and residents in that street had to leave their homes.
Following that, Dunmoss View was evacuated earlier this week (Wednesday, May 28).
It has yet to be determined what has caused the ground movement, and Clackmannanshire Council have urged people not to speculate.
The gas supply had been shut off in Nechtan Drive last night (Thursday, May 28), with one resident telling the Advertiser that they had not been told when it would be turned back on.
Aaron Anderson told the Advertiser earlier today that it felt as though the issue “just seems to be going up the street” as more locations were affected by the incident.
Now, he has also been evacuated along with other affected residents.
Nikkle Bridle, Clackmannanshire Council chief executive, said: "Following ongoing investigations into ground movement in Coalsnaughton, a decision has been taken this afternoon (29 May) to evacuate a further 28 properties in Nechtan Drive and nine properties in Langour as a precautionary measure.
“This brings the total number of evacuated properties to 97 since May 18, 2026.
"The evacuation is being carried out in a controlled manner and residents are being supported by Council officers and partner agencies throughout the process.
"The priority of all Local Resilience Partners continues to be the safety and welfare of everyone involved, and our officers remain in the local area to provide guidance and support to residents during what we appreciate is a worrying and uncertain time.
"The specialist investigations being undertaken by the Mining Remediation Authority remain ongoing and are expected to take some time to complete.
“We will continue to keep residents updated as further information becomes available."
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