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Primary school reopens after Thames Water lorry fell in sinkhole

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Thames Water apologised to parents and children visiting the school, as well as residents and motorists

A primary school has reopened after a lorry fell in a sinkhole next to it.

On Saturday, a Thames Water tanker was carrying out repairs to a collapsed sewer on Evendons Lane, Wokingham, when a hole opened up beneath it.

Evendons Primary School reopened on Wednesday despite the lorry remaining stuck.

A Thames Water spokesperson said: "A safe walking route has been agreed, although transport access for now remains limited to emergency vehicles."

"Part of the road is likely to be shut for some time, with a traffic diversion in place whilst we assess how best to remove it," they spokesperson continued.

"We're sorry for the ongoing disruption to residents and motorists, and to parents and children visiting the school."

Tanker in sinkhole
The primary school and road were closed on Monday after a sewer collapsed while being repaired

Flavia Cerrone, from Bellevue Place Education Trust, which runs the primary school, told the BBC parents were informed of safety measures on Tuesday and were supportive.

"A safe pedestrian route has been agreed, and children are accessing the school gates with walking buses," she said.

"Works will be ongoing for a number of weeks outside the school gates, and we will continue to collaborate with Thames Water and Wokingham Borough Council to ensure the safety of the children and the community, which is paramount."

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