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Three-metre-deep sinkhole opens up in Broseley road | |
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The hole was first spotted on Park View in Broseley on Wednesday | The hole was first spotted on Park View in Broseley on Wednesday |
A 3m (9ft) deep sinkhole has opened up in a road. | 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, 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 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. | 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. | 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. |
Work to check the stability of the ground at the bottom of the hole will begin as soon as possible, the council said. | 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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