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Massive 60ft sinkhole opens in middle of UK high street as buildings forced to evacuate

Massive 60ft sinkhole opens in middle of UK high street as buildings forced to evacuate
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Source: The Independent
Author: Lucy Leeson
Published: Feb, 18 2025 13:05

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A cordon is in place today (18 February) in Godstone High Street, Surrey, with a number of buildings evacuated.

The road has been closed between Oxted Road and Bletchingley Road.

A SES Water spokesman said: “Our teams are on site to carry out urgent repair work.

A road closure is in place to ensure the safety of our teams on site.

A giant 60ft sinkhole has opened up in the middle of a UK high street.

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