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| Mancunian Way collapse: Huge hole appears after heavy rain | Mancunian Way collapse: Huge hole appears after heavy rain |
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| A huge hole has appeared in one of Manchester city centre's busiest roads after heavy rainfall. | A huge hole has appeared in one of Manchester city centre's busiest roads after heavy rainfall. |
| It is believed a large water pipe beneath the Mancunian Way eroded, causing the road surface to cave in. | It is believed a large water pipe beneath the Mancunian Way eroded, causing the road surface to cave in. |
| The affected section is between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street. The road has been closed in both directions. | The affected section is between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street. The road has been closed in both directions. |
| Council and United Utilities officers are currently assessing the scene. | Council and United Utilities officers are currently assessing the scene. |
| The hole, on the eastbound carriageway, is reportedly 40ft deep and at least 15ft wide. | |
| The road may remain closed for several days, a council spokesman said. Traffic has been diverted. | The road may remain closed for several days, a council spokesman said. Traffic has been diverted. |