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St Albans sinkhole opens up on residential street St Albans sinkhole opens up on residential street
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A massive sinkhole has opened up on a residential street in St Albans. A massive sinkhole has opened up on a residential street in St Albans, forcing the evacuation of several families from their homes in the night.
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services said the hole, which spreads across a front garden and driveway, was discovered on Fontmell Close. The 65ft (20m) diameter hole spreads across a front garden and driveway on Fontmell Close and is 32ft (10m) deep.
A spokesman said crews have been working with other agencies to make sure people were safely evacuated from their homes. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said at least 10 people were taken to an evacuation centre set up at nearby Batchwood Hall.
It said gas and electricity supplies in the surrounding area have also been isolated. Gas and electric supplies have been isolated while crews assess the damage.
Live updates: Hole opened up 'substantially overnight'
A spokesman for the fire service said it was already aware of a small hole on Wednesday and it was due to be filled in.
But it then received a call at 01:30 BST to say it had "opened up substantially" overnight.