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Mancunian Way collapse: Huge hole appears after heavy rain Mancunian Way collapse: Huge 30ft hole opens 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 30ft 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. The hole, on the eastbound carriageway, is 40ft deep and at least 30ft wide.
The affected section is between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street. The road has been closed in both directions. Both carriageways have been fenced off between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street.
It is believed a large water pipe beneath the Mancunian Way eroded, causing the road surface to cave in. Traffic is being diverted.
Eyewitnesses said the hole has increased in size and part of the pavement has now eroded.
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.
The road may remain closed for several days, a council spokesman said. Traffic has been diverted.