Manchester sinkhole: Houses collapse in Gorton street

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Two houses have partially collapsed after a sinkhole measuring 10ft (3m) opened up on a Manchester street.

Four homes were evacuated on Wednesday evening after the hole appeared on Walmer Street in Abbey Hey, Gorton.

Fire crews returned hours later after the front of two of the empty properties crashed to the ground.

United Utilities said it was dealing with a collapsed sewer but was investigating all possible causes including the recent heavy rain.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-55755159

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[Vicky.]

Thos things legitimately scare the crap out of me. Whole street should be evacuated really as have seen those get massive.

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Hope the people dusted and vacuumed before leaving, wouldnt want the neighbours thinking they were untidy

[arista]

The Rain,
creating so many problems

[Crimson Dynamo]

just horrible

[Scarlett.]

The idea that the ground beneath us could give way at any moment is terrifying

[AnnieK]

Just awful.....poor people who lived there.

[Cherie]

worst nightmare, I hope they have insurance

[Josy]

Terrifying. Those people from those houses too have lost everything such a shame

[hijaxers]

worst nightmare, I hope they have insurance

Yeah its my dread i've never had insurance but i've saved a fortune over last 31 yrs.