Police cordon off site in Bexleyheath where hole emerged on Tuesday evening as road began to crack
A sinkhole spanning the entire breadth of a residential street has opened up in south-eastThe hole – which measures approximately seven metres by seven metres and is four metres deep – emerged on Tuesday evening when the road in Bexleyheath started cracking.
Neighbours reportedly said a motorcyclist tried to jump the hole before falling in and running away. Pictures of the scene appeared to show a motorbike inside the sinkhole. Bexleyheath council confirmed that a motorbike was found but did not comment further on the claims. “We have fenced the area off and the road is closed to through traffic,” a Bexleyheath council spokesperson said. “The council and Thames Water are investigating to establish the cause of the collapse. We will continue to be involved to ensure the safety of the site and its repair. This is likely to take some time due to the nature of the soil, depth of the hole, and the need for specialist equipment.
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