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First minister 'wants answers' after visiting families in wake of quarry blast flooding

First minister 'wants answers' after visiting families in wake of quarry blast flooding
BBC UK Saturday 01 August 2026, 14:25 UTC 1 min read
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Fifteen properties were flooded, with 13 evacuated, and roads closed due to debris left in the wake.

Fifteen properties were flooded, with 13 evacuated, and roads closed due to debris left in the wake.
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