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Giant sinkhole appears on Manchester motorway | Giant sinkhole appears on Manchester motorway |
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Shocking pictures show an enormous sinkhole forming on a motorway in Manchester. | Shocking pictures show an enormous sinkhole forming on a motorway in Manchester. |
A journalist from Manchester Evening News estimates that the hole is about 40ft wide, and says further cracks are forming. | |
My initial thought was: 'this is not good' pic.twitter.com/Y0suzCpFrQ | My initial thought was: 'this is not good' pic.twitter.com/Y0suzCpFrQ |
It appears as though no vehicles or people have fallen into the hole. | It appears as though no vehicles or people have fallen into the hole. |
Authorities are turning off the water supply in the area around Mancunian Way. | Authorities are turning off the water supply in the area around Mancunian Way. |
The road had been closed off earlier in the day due to flooding. | The road had been closed off earlier in the day due to flooding. |
Manchester City Council said in a statement: "Motorists should be aware that part of the Mancunian Way is currently closed in both directions due to a collapse in the road caused by the extremely wet weather. | Manchester City Council said in a statement: "Motorists should be aware that part of the Mancunian Way is currently closed in both directions due to a collapse in the road caused by the extremely wet weather. |
It is thought a culvert beneath the Mancunian Way has been eroded by the heavy rain fall, which has cause the road above to be impacted. | It is thought a culvert beneath the Mancunian Way has been eroded by the heavy rain fall, which has cause the road above to be impacted. |
City council and united utilities officers are currently at the scene to assess the situation. Depending on the extent of the issue the road may remain closed over the weekend." | City council and united utilities officers are currently at the scene to assess the situation. Depending on the extent of the issue the road may remain closed over the weekend." |