A massive sinkhole has opened up on a
residential street in St Albans, forcing the evacuation of several
families from their homes in the night.
The 65ft (20m) diameter hole spreads across a front garden and driveway on Fontmell Close and is 32ft (10m) deep.
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said at least 10 people were taken to an evacuation centre set up at nearby Batchwood Hall.
Gas and electric supplies have been isolated while crews assess the damage.
A spokesman for the fire service said it was already aware of a small hole on Wednesday and it was due to be filled in.
But it then received a call at 01:30 BST to say it had "opened up substantially" overnight.
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