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flag A 50-foot sinkhole opened in a Lancashire housing development, forcing evacuations after heavy rain and mining history sparked safety concerns.

flag A large sinkhole, estimated at 50 feet deep, opened at a new housing development in Darwen, Lancashire, leading to the evacuation of seven homes on Green Field near Pole Lane. flag Heavy rain and the area’s history as a former mining region have raised concerns about underground instability. flag Emergency services responded, closing the road and setting up a cordon, while the council declared a major incident and notified the developer and utility companies. flag No injuries were reported, but residents remain displaced, with a nearby leisure centre potentially used for shelter. flag Authorities are investigating the cause, with concerns about construction safety in geologically sensitive areas.

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