Giant sinkhole almost swallows houses in St Albans, Hertfordshire – 20 people evacuated

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20 people have been evacuated after a giant 65ft wide sinkhole opened up in St Albans, Hertfordshire. ‪

2 nearby houses have been directly evacuated.

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The supply of gas and electricity has been cut.

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Everything started on Wednesday, when residents reported a small hole, which was due to fill today.

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But today, October 1 2015, at around 1.30 am the ground collapsed in a loud boom.

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Can you imagine? A gigantic 20 metres wide and 10 m deep hole?

More information about this giant sinkhole in the article entitled: 65ft Wide Sinkhole Opens In St Albans.

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