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A 50-foot sinkhole opened in a Lancashire housing development, forcing evacuations after heavy rain and mining history sparked safety concerns.
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.
Heavy rain and the area’s history as a former mining region have raised concerns about underground instability.
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.
No injuries were reported, but residents remain displaced, with a nearby leisure centre potentially used for shelter.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with concerns about construction safety in geologically sensitive areas.
Un sumidero de 50 pies se abrió en un desarrollo de viviendas de Lancashire, forzando evacuaciones después de fuertes lluvias y el historial minero provocó preocupaciones de seguridad.