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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harriette Boucher

UNBELIEVABLE: Engineers reveal new clue about massive surrey sinkhole | History Defined

Surrey
  • A large sinkhole that appeared in Godstone, Surrey, in February started with a burst water main, engineers have confirmed.
  • Investigations into the sinkhole also uncovered a network of abandoned Victorian sand mining tunnels beneath the village.
  • Engineers are still unsure what caused the water main to burst and are not yet directly blaming it for the sinkhole's full appearance.
  • The affected road is not expected to reopen until at least December, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses due to reduced passing trade.
  • The incident led to the evacuation of over 30 homes in February, and businesses expressed frustration over a lack of communication regarding repair plans.

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Mystery of massive sinkhole that engulfed Surrey street closer to being solved

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