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Experts are scrambling to find the cause of the collapse as locals, who have no idea when they might be able to return to their homes, fear this sinkhole could be just the first sign of trouble for Godstone.
Almost a week on and experts are scrambling to find the cause of the collapse... One expert has suggested the crater may be related to the collapse of a nearby abandoned sand mine.
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