A massive sinkhole is wreaking havoc in Sydney's Inner West, after it formed directly over the M4. WesternWilson9 9News MORE:
The 10m wide hole is currently stretching across Lucas Road in Burwood, but at present is very shallow.
Water is now gushing from the hole, but firefighters have been unable to say if it is coming from the mains or the sewers.Firefighters specialising in hazardous materials have been sent to the outlet where the water drains into the Parramatta River. "The drains are supporting the quick evacuation of this water," Fire and Rescue Superintendent Adam Dewberry said.
"At the moment the road is holding together, but it appears the foundations underneath the asphalt have been washed away.The sinkhole is directly above the M4 tunnel.An exclusion zone has been set up in case the sinkhole widens and deepens.Lucas Street runs from Parramatta Road in Burwood down to the rail line.
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