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Three-metre-deep sinkhole opens up in Broseley road

Shropshire Council The holeShropshire Council
The hole was first spotted on Park View in Broseley on Wednesday

A 3m (9ft) deep sinkhole has opened up in a road.

The hole, which measures 4m (13ft) by 2m (6ft) across was discovered in Park View, Broseley, Shropshire on Wednesday.

The hole was assessed by the Coal Board who believe it was caused by a ground water issue developing over a number of years, the council said.

The authority said it did not believe the hole was likely to get any bigger and it had not worsened overnight.

It said it is working with a contractor to begin the next phase of work, which will be to excavate the hole and check the ground is stable at the bottom.

Shropshire Council SinkholeShropshire Council
Work to check the stability of the ground at the bottom of the hole will begin as soon as possible, the council said.
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