Sinkhole appears in Hemel Hempstead after weeks of rain
A 35ft wide sink hole has opened up in a suburban cul-de-sac, forcing homeowners to flee their properties.
Police
officers cordoned off the road after the crater appeared at 7.30am
following weeks of torrid rain and 17 homes were evacuated.
The sinkhole measured 35ft wide and 20ft deep in Oatridge Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, according to police.
A force spokesman said: "The hole, which is in a residential cul de sac, has mainly affected the road.
"However, seventeen properties have been evacuated for the safety of residents in the area.
"The hole is approximately 35ft wide and 20ft deep.
"Police
are working with partner agencies, including Dacorum Borough Council,
specialist structural engineers and utilities companies to assess the
situation.
"The road, and surrounding roads, have been closed for the safety of residents and whilst agencies work at the scene."
Police
officers cordoned off the road after the crater appeared at 7.30am
following weeks of torrid rain and 17 homes were evacuated.
The sinkhole measured 35ft wide and 20ft deep in Oatridge Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, according to police.
A force spokesman said: "The hole, which is in a residential cul de sac, has mainly affected the road.
"However, seventeen properties have been evacuated for the safety of residents in the area.
"The hole is approximately 35ft wide and 20ft deep.
"Police
are working with partner agencies, including Dacorum Borough Council,
specialist structural engineers and utilities companies to assess the
situation.
"The road, and surrounding roads, have been closed for the safety of residents and whilst agencies work at the scene."
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