This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-33929490
The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 2 | Version 3 |
|---|---|
| Mancunian Way collapse: Huge 30ft hole opens after heavy rain | Mancunian Way collapse: Huge 30ft hole opens after heavy rain |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| A 30ft 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. |
| The hole, on the eastbound carriageway, is 40ft (12m) deep and at least 30ft (9m) wide. | |
| Both carriageways have been fenced off between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street. | 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. | |
| Eyewitnesses said the hole has increased in size and part of the pavement has now eroded. | 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 road may remain closed for several days, a council spokesman said. Traffic is being diverted. |