Mine Shaft Collapse Secured in Bishop Auckland
- 14 February 2025 08:30
- UK News and Communications
A mine shaft collapse in Bishop Auckland has been secured, authorities confirmed this morning.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the former Bishop Auckland Colliery site, causing a large hole to appear in the ground.
Durham County Council said that the shaft had been capped and the area made safe.
No one was injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for the council said: “We are aware of the mine shaft collapse in Bishop Auckland and are working with partner agencies to ensure the safety of the public.
“The shaft has been capped and the area made safe. We are now carrying out an investigation to establish the cause of the collapse.”
The former colliery site is now a popular beauty spot, with walking trails and picnic areas.
The council has urged people to stay away from the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Update:
At 10:30am, Durham County Council confirmed that the mine shaft collapse had been caused by subsidence.
The council said that the subsidence was caused by the collapse of an old mine gallery.
The council said that the area is now safe and that people can return to the area.
Advice for residents:
Durham County Council has issued the following advice for residents:
- Stay away from the area of the mine shaft collapse.
- If you see any signs of subsidence, such as cracks in the ground or buildings, report it to the council immediately.
- Do not enter any buildings or structures that have been damaged by subsidence.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Durham County Council on 03000 260000.
Mine shaft collapse secured in Bishop Auckland
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