# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-BXC3gnBq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37727115-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d659e130fe.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-07T16:33:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

People in Motherwell, Scotland, gathered to witness these three tower blocks being demolished.
 
The 20-storey Allan, Coursington and Draffen Towers were destroyed in a single " controlled blowdown" to prepare the site for future development.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read who was selected to press the button to trigger the blast. 
 
#Motherwell #Scotland #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 512,896
- **Likes:** 12,022
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 229

## Tags

bbcnews, scotland, motherwell

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