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#thames-water

Sutton road expected to reopen after nearly two months of sinkhole disruption

Croydon Road is set to reopen ahead of schedule following repairs for a sinkhole.

Road closed after Thames Water truck gets stuck in sinkhole

A Thames Water truck fell into a sinkhole in Dollis Hill, causing road closures and sewage issues for local residents.

Major road linking Croydon and Sutton closes for 'a month' due to sink hole

Croydon Road's closure for sinkhole repairs may last another month, affecting traffic but keeping pedestrian access open.

Sutton road expected to reopen after nearly two months of sinkhole disruption

Croydon Road is set to reopen ahead of schedule following repairs for a sinkhole.

Road closed after Thames Water truck gets stuck in sinkhole

A Thames Water truck fell into a sinkhole in Dollis Hill, causing road closures and sewage issues for local residents.

Major road linking Croydon and Sutton closes for 'a month' due to sink hole

Croydon Road's closure for sinkhole repairs may last another month, affecting traffic but keeping pedestrian access open.
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#water-main-break

Sinkhole on I-495 in Haverhill has 'major' impact on traffic

A sinkhole on Interstate 495 South caused significant traffic delays, attributed to a water main break.

Sinkhole causes damage to unlucky residents' vehicles

A dramatic water main break led to a sinkhole incident in Bath Beach, requiring a rescue effort.
Residents faced uncertainty and frustration as emergency services were unable to assist fully.

Man accidentally drives girlfriend's SUV into hidden sinkhole on flooded NYC street

A man fell into a sinkhole while trying to move a flooded car in Brooklyn, highlighting the dangers of water main breaks.

Water main break in Bath Beach causes massive sinkhole

A significant water main break caused a major sinkhole in Bath Beach, impacting cars and local residents while prompting emergency repairs.

Sinkhole nearly swallows SUV after Brooklyn water main break

The water main break in Brooklyn caused flooding and a sinkhole, but was managed without injuries reported.

Sinkhole on I-495 in Haverhill has 'major' impact on traffic

A sinkhole on Interstate 495 South caused significant traffic delays, attributed to a water main break.

Sinkhole causes damage to unlucky residents' vehicles

A dramatic water main break led to a sinkhole incident in Bath Beach, requiring a rescue effort.
Residents faced uncertainty and frustration as emergency services were unable to assist fully.

Man accidentally drives girlfriend's SUV into hidden sinkhole on flooded NYC street

A man fell into a sinkhole while trying to move a flooded car in Brooklyn, highlighting the dangers of water main breaks.

Water main break in Bath Beach causes massive sinkhole

A significant water main break caused a major sinkhole in Bath Beach, impacting cars and local residents while prompting emergency repairs.

Sinkhole nearly swallows SUV after Brooklyn water main break

The water main break in Brooklyn caused flooding and a sinkhole, but was managed without injuries reported.
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#coney-island

Sinkhole develops in Coney Island, 2nd this month in southern Brooklyn

A sinkhole on West 28th Street in Coney Island caused street closures due to a ruptured pipe, though no injuries were reported.
This is the second sinkhole incident in recent weeks, highlighting neighborhood safety and infrastructure issues.

Coney Island Sinkhole Causes Major Disruption as Ruptured Pipe Floods West 28th Street

A significant sinkhole caused street closures and raised community safety concerns in Coney Island.

Sinkhole develops in Coney Island, 2nd this month in southern Brooklyn

A sinkhole on West 28th Street in Coney Island caused street closures due to a ruptured pipe, though no injuries were reported.
This is the second sinkhole incident in recent weeks, highlighting neighborhood safety and infrastructure issues.

Coney Island Sinkhole Causes Major Disruption as Ruptured Pipe Floods West 28th Street

A significant sinkhole caused street closures and raised community safety concerns in Coney Island.
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A Sinkhole Has Caused Significant Damage To The Pitch At AFC Wimbledon's Stadium - But There's A Fundraiser To Help Fix It

AFC Wimbledon will relocate their cup match against Newcastle United due to a sinkhole damaging their pitch, with Newcastle donating funds for repairs.
#public-safety

Sinkhole Opens in Gravesend Following Water Leak,

A sinkhole in Gravesend developed after a water leak, leading to road damage but no injuries reported.
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Search for tourist swallowed by sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur stalls amid safety fears

The search for an Indian tourist swallowed by a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur has been suspended due to safety risks for rescuers.
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur

A woman went missing after falling into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Sinkhole Opens in Gravesend Following Water Leak,

A sinkhole in Gravesend developed after a water leak, leading to road damage but no injuries reported.

Search for tourist swallowed by sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur stalls amid safety fears

The search for an Indian tourist swallowed by a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur has been suspended due to safety risks for rescuers.

Woman missing after falling into sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur

A woman went missing after falling into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
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#infrastructure

Friday's Headlines: Return of the Sinkhole Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Hudson River Greenway's sinkhole issues persist, prompting closures and costly repairs as underlying structural problems are identified.

Train derailed by sinkhole near Cumbria leaving Northern rail line blocked

Sinkhole caused train derailment
8 individuals were safely escorted from the derailed train

Friday's Headlines: Return of the Sinkhole Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Hudson River Greenway's sinkhole issues persist, prompting closures and costly repairs as underlying structural problems are identified.

Train derailed by sinkhole near Cumbria leaving Northern rail line blocked

Sinkhole caused train derailment
8 individuals were safely escorted from the derailed train
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#california

'Lucky' the horse sinks neck-deep into muddy backyard sinkhole, California rescuers say

Lucky the horse was rescued after getting trapped in a sinkhole in a backyard in Lake View Terrace, California.
More than 50 firefighters, including a Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team, were involved in the operation to free Lucky.

Woman vanishes into 25-foot sinkhole outside home, California rescuers say

A woman in Fontana, California was rescued after falling into a 25-foot-deep sinkhole outside her home.
The woman was discovered by her children, who noticed that she was missing and called their father for help.

'Lucky' the horse sinks neck-deep into muddy backyard sinkhole, California rescuers say

Lucky the horse was rescued after getting trapped in a sinkhole in a backyard in Lake View Terrace, California.
More than 50 firefighters, including a Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team, were involved in the operation to free Lucky.

Woman vanishes into 25-foot sinkhole outside home, California rescuers say

A woman in Fontana, California was rescued after falling into a 25-foot-deep sinkhole outside her home.
The woman was discovered by her children, who noticed that she was missing and called their father for help.
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Firefighters rescue woman from 25-foot sinkhole in Fontana

Firefighters rescued a woman from a 25-foot deep sinkhole in Fontana.
The woman was conscious and able to speak with her rescuers during the rescue.

Deep sinkhole forms in San Francisco's Mission District

A sinkhole appeared in San Francisco's Mission District, causing two popped tires and prompting a repair team to respond.
The sinkhole fell under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SPUC), which manages sewer and water systems in the city.

Van lands in sinkhole after crashing into fire hydrant in Attleboro

A van crashed into a fire hydrant in Attleboro, resulting in a sinkhole.
The 86-year-old driver may have passed out before the crash.
#evacuation

'Helpless and humiliated' - man's struggle to find temporary home after gas leak

A gas main rupture in London caused the evacuation of 50 homes and 120 people.
Some residents may not have their gas supply restored until mid-February.

Households 'might have to wait weeks' before gas restored after leak

Around 120 people from 50 homes in Maida Vale and Kilburn were evacuated due to a gas leak and sinkhole.
Some residents may have to wait several weeks before they are reconnected to gas supply due to complicated repair works.

'Helpless and humiliated' - man's struggle to find temporary home after gas leak

A gas main rupture in London caused the evacuation of 50 homes and 120 people.
Some residents may not have their gas supply restored until mid-February.

Households 'might have to wait weeks' before gas restored after leak

Around 120 people from 50 homes in Maida Vale and Kilburn were evacuated due to a gas leak and sinkhole.
Some residents may have to wait several weeks before they are reconnected to gas supply due to complicated repair works.
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Giant sinkhole swallows the center of a soccer field built on top of a limestone mine

A sinkhole formed in an Illinois soccer complex built over an operating limestone mine, creating a 100-foot wide and 50-foot deep chasm. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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