In the historical region of Argyll in the west of Scotland, after heavy rains with winds up to 180 km / h, a massive landslide came down. On Thursday, January 30, 1,000 tons of stones and mud fell on the highway, completely blocking traffic, according to the Daily Mail.
Nobody was hurt during the incident. At the time of the collapse of the landslide, the track was deserted. This road in Argyll is considered one of the most dangerous, especially in windy weather.
All vehicles are directed to a detour on a parallel mountain road after preliminary inspection and safety confirmation. Given the windy conditions, police patrol the bypass road around the clock.
The incident occurred on a day when 50 mm of precipitation fell in 2 hours, significantly weakening the soil on the slopes. For the previous 2 days, 83 mm of precipitation was recorded.
Fences and restraining "traps" for landslides were previously installed on the slope, but the collapse was so massive that it swept away everything in its path.
The road closes due to landslides every few years. The Scottish authorities have allocated more than £ 13 million for landslide measures in the area.
