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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ryan Ramgobin

Video shows huge sinkhole open up on street in California

A large sinkhole has appeared on a street in California causing the roadway to collapse.

Video of the incident was posted online by the City of Madera Police.

“A large portion of the roadway on Schnoor Avenue, north of Howard Avenue and south of 5th Street, has collapsed.”

“The street fell into the sewage line. So far about 12 ft. by 15 ft. section of roadway has collapsed, and it is approximately 15 to 20 feet deep.”

It is believed that the damage was due to recent heavy rain in the area.

In January, a massive “monster” sinkhole destroyed a section of motorway in nearby Oregon, with a depth of 50 to 70 feet.

It was the largest sinkhole in the region for 20 years.

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