Historical unrecorded mine workings stabilised to keep Scottish community safe

On 25 September 2021, a serious subsidence incident involving eight flats was reported in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Safety works being undertaken by the Coal Authority at Saltcoats, Scotland, after former mine works cause substantial subsidence

27 January 2023
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The UK's Coal Authority worked closely with the emergency services and North Ayrshire Council to support the evacuation and conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause of the incident.

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