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“The city of #Malibu declared a local emergency and issued evacuation orders for 31 homes after a massive and expanding #sinkhole opened up in the driveway of #NicolasCage’s oceanfront residence.”
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/malibu-driveway-collapses-into-massive-sinkhole-amid-coastal-flood-risks #odd #strange #offbeat #weird #bizarre
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“The city of #Malibu declared a local emergency and issued evacuation orders for 31 homes after a massive and expanding #sinkhole opened up in the driveway of #NicolasCage’s oceanfront residence.”
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/malibu-driveway-collapses-into-massive-sinkhole-amid-coastal-flood-risks #odd #strange #offbeat #weird #bizarre
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“The city of #Malibu declared a local emergency and issued evacuation orders for 31 homes after a massive and expanding #sinkhole opened up in the driveway of #NicolasCage’s oceanfront residence.”
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/malibu-driveway-collapses-into-massive-sinkhole-amid-coastal-flood-risks #odd #strange #offbeat #weird #bizarre
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“The city of #Malibu declared a local emergency and issued evacuation orders for 31 homes after a massive and expanding #sinkhole opened up in the driveway of #NicolasCage’s oceanfront residence.”
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/malibu-driveway-collapses-into-massive-sinkhole-amid-coastal-flood-risks #odd #strange #offbeat #weird #bizarre
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“The city of #Malibu declared a local emergency and issued evacuation orders for 31 homes after a massive and expanding #sinkhole opened up in the driveway of #NicolasCage’s oceanfront residence.”
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/malibu-driveway-collapses-into-massive-sinkhole-amid-coastal-flood-risks #odd #strange #offbeat #weird #bizarre
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City of Malibu:
Update on Sea Level Dr Sinkhole & Evacuations
Update 9/9/2026 - The City of Malibu continues to respond to a sinkhole on Sea Level Drive caused by coastal erosion from high waves and tides associated with Hurricane Marie. The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday, Sept. 8. The collapse of a beachfront driveway extended into the roadway, blocking resident and emergency access. Sea Level Drive has a single entry and exit.
Overnight, the sinkhole and erosion did not significantly expand. SoCalGas shut off gas service Tuesday evening to address a gas leak and prevent further leaks. Waterworks District 29 shut off water service to prevent water main breaks.
The City proclaimed a local emergency and issued an evacuation order for 31 parcels. All 31 properties have been red tagged due to hazardous conditions and the loss of access for Fire and Sheriff’s personnel to respond to medical, fire or law enforcement emergencies.
The HOA, which controls the private roadway, began repairs with City permits within hours of the incident. The HOA is continuing further construction for repairs and shoring up the area, which is expected to be completed in about 5 weeks depending on conditions.
The City continues to coordinate with LACFD, LASD, SoCalGas, American Red Cross and the HOA. No injuries were reported.
Public safety remains the City’s top priority, and the mandatory evacuation and red tags remain in place. We understand how difficult and disruptive this evacuation is for affected residents and are working with our partners to stabilize the situation so residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
This incident is part of broader regional coastal conditions. The City is also monitoring coastal erosion along PCH in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and is monitoring other vulnerable points along the coast. The City is preparing for potential strong storms, high surf, heavy rain, mudslides and coastal erosion this winter associated with forecast El Niño conditions.
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City of Malibu:
Update on Sea Level Dr Sinkhole & Evacuations
Update 9/9/2026 - The City of Malibu continues to respond to a sinkhole on Sea Level Drive caused by coastal erosion from high waves and tides associated with Hurricane Marie. The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday, Sept. 8. The collapse of a beachfront driveway extended into the roadway, blocking resident and emergency access. Sea Level Drive has a single entry and exit.
Overnight, the sinkhole and erosion did not significantly expand. SoCalGas shut off gas service Tuesday evening to address a gas leak and prevent further leaks. Waterworks District 29 shut off water service to prevent water main breaks.
The City proclaimed a local emergency and issued an evacuation order for 31 parcels. All 31 properties have been red tagged due to hazardous conditions and the loss of access for Fire and Sheriff’s personnel to respond to medical, fire or law enforcement emergencies.
The HOA, which controls the private roadway, began repairs with City permits within hours of the incident. The HOA is continuing further construction for repairs and shoring up the area, which is expected to be completed in about 5 weeks depending on conditions.
The City continues to coordinate with LACFD, LASD, SoCalGas, American Red Cross and the HOA. No injuries were reported.
Public safety remains the City’s top priority, and the mandatory evacuation and red tags remain in place. We understand how difficult and disruptive this evacuation is for affected residents and are working with our partners to stabilize the situation so residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
This incident is part of broader regional coastal conditions. The City is also monitoring coastal erosion along PCH in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and is monitoring other vulnerable points along the coast. The City is preparing for potential strong storms, high surf, heavy rain, mudslides and coastal erosion this winter associated with forecast El Niño conditions.
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City of Malibu:
Update on Sea Level Dr Sinkhole & Evacuations
Update 9/9/2026 - The City of Malibu continues to respond to a sinkhole on Sea Level Drive caused by coastal erosion from high waves and tides associated with Hurricane Marie. The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday, Sept. 8. The collapse of a beachfront driveway extended into the roadway, blocking resident and emergency access. Sea Level Drive has a single entry and exit.
Overnight, the sinkhole and erosion did not significantly expand. SoCalGas shut off gas service Tuesday evening to address a gas leak and prevent further leaks. Waterworks District 29 shut off water service to prevent water main breaks.
The City proclaimed a local emergency and issued an evacuation order for 31 parcels. All 31 properties have been red tagged due to hazardous conditions and the loss of access for Fire and Sheriff’s personnel to respond to medical, fire or law enforcement emergencies.
The HOA, which controls the private roadway, began repairs with City permits within hours of the incident. The HOA is continuing further construction for repairs and shoring up the area, which is expected to be completed in about 5 weeks depending on conditions.
The City continues to coordinate with LACFD, LASD, SoCalGas, American Red Cross and the HOA. No injuries were reported.
Public safety remains the City’s top priority, and the mandatory evacuation and red tags remain in place. We understand how difficult and disruptive this evacuation is for affected residents and are working with our partners to stabilize the situation so residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
This incident is part of broader regional coastal conditions. The City is also monitoring coastal erosion along PCH in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and is monitoring other vulnerable points along the coast. The City is preparing for potential strong storms, high surf, heavy rain, mudslides and coastal erosion this winter associated with forecast El Niño conditions.
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City of Malibu:
Update on Sea Level Dr Sinkhole & Evacuations
Update 9/9/2026 - The City of Malibu continues to respond to a sinkhole on Sea Level Drive caused by coastal erosion from high waves and tides associated with Hurricane Marie. The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday, Sept. 8. The collapse of a beachfront driveway extended into the roadway, blocking resident and emergency access. Sea Level Drive has a single entry and exit.
Overnight, the sinkhole and erosion did not significantly expand. SoCalGas shut off gas service Tuesday evening to address a gas leak and prevent further leaks. Waterworks District 29 shut off water service to prevent water main breaks.
The City proclaimed a local emergency and issued an evacuation order for 31 parcels. All 31 properties have been red tagged due to hazardous conditions and the loss of access for Fire and Sheriff’s personnel to respond to medical, fire or law enforcement emergencies.
The HOA, which controls the private roadway, began repairs with City permits within hours of the incident. The HOA is continuing further construction for repairs and shoring up the area, which is expected to be completed in about 5 weeks depending on conditions.
The City continues to coordinate with LACFD, LASD, SoCalGas, American Red Cross and the HOA. No injuries were reported.
Public safety remains the City’s top priority, and the mandatory evacuation and red tags remain in place. We understand how difficult and disruptive this evacuation is for affected residents and are working with our partners to stabilize the situation so residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
This incident is part of broader regional coastal conditions. The City is also monitoring coastal erosion along PCH in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and is monitoring other vulnerable points along the coast. The City is preparing for potential strong storms, high surf, heavy rain, mudslides and coastal erosion this winter associated with forecast El Niño conditions.
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City of Malibu:
Update on Sea Level Dr Sinkhole & Evacuations
Update 9/9/2026 - The City of Malibu continues to respond to a sinkhole on Sea Level Drive caused by coastal erosion from high waves and tides associated with Hurricane Marie. The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday, Sept. 8. The collapse of a beachfront driveway extended into the roadway, blocking resident and emergency access. Sea Level Drive has a single entry and exit.
Overnight, the sinkhole and erosion did not significantly expand. SoCalGas shut off gas service Tuesday evening to address a gas leak and prevent further leaks. Waterworks District 29 shut off water service to prevent water main breaks.
The City proclaimed a local emergency and issued an evacuation order for 31 parcels. All 31 properties have been red tagged due to hazardous conditions and the loss of access for Fire and Sheriff’s personnel to respond to medical, fire or law enforcement emergencies.
The HOA, which controls the private roadway, began repairs with City permits within hours of the incident. The HOA is continuing further construction for repairs and shoring up the area, which is expected to be completed in about 5 weeks depending on conditions.
The City continues to coordinate with LACFD, LASD, SoCalGas, American Red Cross and the HOA. No injuries were reported.
Public safety remains the City’s top priority, and the mandatory evacuation and red tags remain in place. We understand how difficult and disruptive this evacuation is for affected residents and are working with our partners to stabilize the situation so residents can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
This incident is part of broader regional coastal conditions. The City is also monitoring coastal erosion along PCH in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and is monitoring other vulnerable points along the coast. The City is preparing for potential strong storms, high surf, heavy rain, mudslides and coastal erosion this winter associated with forecast El Niño conditions.
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When Los Angeles disasters morph into celebrity news (sucks for Nicolas Cage, of course).
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When Los Angeles disasters morph into celebrity news (sucks for Nicolas Cage, of course).
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When Los Angeles disasters morph into celebrity news (sucks for Nicolas Cage, of course).
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When Los Angeles disasters morph into celebrity news (sucks for Nicolas Cage, of course).
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When Los Angeles disasters morph into celebrity news (sucks for Nicolas Cage, of course).
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Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever
LA Times: Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
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Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever
LA Times: Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
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Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever
LA Times: Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
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Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever
LA Times: Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
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Worst Nicholas Cage movie ever
LA Times: Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
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Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, cutting…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #canningvale #carinsinkhole #newsperth #newswa #perthnews #perthsinkhole #sinkhole #TopNews #TopStories #WANews
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Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, cutting…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #canningvale #carinsinkhole #newsperth #newswa #perthnews #perthsinkhole #sinkhole #TopNews #TopStories #WANews
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Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, cutting…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #canningvale #carinsinkhole #newsperth #newswa #perthnews #perthsinkhole #sinkhole #TopNews #TopStories #WANews
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Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, cutting…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #canningvale #carinsinkhole #newsperth #newswa #perthnews #perthsinkhole #sinkhole #TopNews #TopStories #WANews
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Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, impacting…
#Australia #Perth #CanningVale #carinsinkhole #newsperth #newswa #perthnews #perthsinkhole #sinkhole #Sinkhole #wanews
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Tourist thought 'you're gone' as he fell down 30ft sinkhole that left his BMW teetering above him
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State responds to concerns over nuclear waste disposal plan https://www.byteseu.com/2241477/ #affordable #alliance #bayou #centers #corne #Data #davison #Department #domes #dustin #Energy #Enrichment #for #Gulf #Louisiana #Mexico #natural #Nuclear #of #power #Resources #salt #sinkhole #storage #uranium #Waste
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Peace Gardeners Persevere Amid Reopened Sinkhole https://www.allforgardening.com/1894383/peace-gardeners-persevere-amid-reopened-sinkhole/ #FrankPanzarella #garden #gardening #HariManchi #hiroshima #PaulaPanzarella #sinkhole #TopStory #WestRiverPeaceGarden
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Peace Gardeners Persevere Amid Reopened Sinkhole https://www.allforgardening.com/1894383/peace-gardeners-persevere-amid-reopened-sinkhole/ #FrankPanzarella #garden #gardening #HariManchi #hiroshima #PaulaPanzarella #sinkhole #TopStory #WestRiverPeaceGarden
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West Hollywood Floods After Major Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole
📰 Original title: Massive water main break floods Sunset Boulevard, creates sinkhole in West Hollywood
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/west-hollywood-floods-after-major-water-main-break-creates-sinkhole.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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West Hollywood Floods After Major Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole
📰 Original title: Massive water main break floods Sunset Boulevard, creates sinkhole in West Hollywood
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/west-hollywood-floods-after-major-water-main-break-creates-sinkhole.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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West Hollywood Floods After Major Water Main Break Creates Sinkhole
📰 Original title: Massive water main break floods Sunset Boulevard, creates sinkhole in West Hollywood
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/west-hollywood-floods-after-major-water-main-break-creates-sinkhole.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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Worldwide climate droughts, forest fires storms.
"Konya the "breadbasket of Turkey" ... is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes."
"The agricultural fields ... stretch out for miles and miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch ... 684 of these have opened, with one ... 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep ... not the result of bombs or meteors... The problem is below the surface . . . ongoing drought"
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Worldwide climate droughts, forest fires storms.
"Konya the "breadbasket of Turkey" ... is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes."
"The agricultural fields ... stretch out for miles and miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch ... 684 of these have opened, with one ... 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep ... not the result of bombs or meteors... The problem is below the surface . . . ongoing drought"
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Worldwide climate droughts, forest fires storms.
"Konya the "breadbasket of Turkey" ... is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes."
"The agricultural fields ... stretch out for miles and miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch ... 684 of these have opened, with one ... 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep ... not the result of bombs or meteors... The problem is below the surface . . . ongoing drought"
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Worldwide climate droughts, forest fires storms.
"Konya the "breadbasket of Turkey" ... is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes."
"The agricultural fields ... stretch out for miles and miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch ... 684 of these have opened, with one ... 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep ... not the result of bombs or meteors... The problem is below the surface . . . ongoing drought"
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Crews rescue man from deep sinkhole
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Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes
Konya in Türkiye is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes. In central Anatolia, where the agricultural fields of corn and wheat and beets stretch out for miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch, punctuated by a plague of craters. According to the Emergency Management Authority, 684 of these massive abysses have opened in the Konya basin, with one of the largest stretching to 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep, marring the region often called the "breadbasket of Türkiye". But they are not the result of bombs or meteors or anything from above. The problem is below the surface.
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Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes
Konya in Türkiye is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes. In central Anatolia, where the agricultural fields of corn and wheat and beets stretch out for miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch, punctuated by a plague of craters. According to the Emergency Management Authority, 684 of these massive abysses have opened in the Konya basin, with one of the largest stretching to 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep, marring the region often called the "breadbasket of Türkiye". But they are not the result of bombs or meteors or anything from above. The problem is below the surface.
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Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes
Konya in Türkiye is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes. In central Anatolia, where the agricultural fields of corn and wheat and beets stretch out for miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch, punctuated by a plague of craters. According to the Emergency Management Authority, 684 of these massive abysses have opened in the Konya basin, with one of the largest stretching to 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep, marring the region often called the "breadbasket of Türkiye". But they are not the result of bombs or meteors or anything from above. The problem is below the surface.
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Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes
Konya in Türkiye is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes. In central Anatolia, where the agricultural fields of corn and wheat and beets stretch out for miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch, punctuated by a plague of craters. According to the Emergency Management Authority, 684 of these massive abysses have opened in the Konya basin, with one of the largest stretching to 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep, marring the region often called the "breadbasket of Türkiye". But they are not the result of bombs or meteors or anything from above. The problem is below the surface.
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Droughts are transforming the Turkish landscape with massive sinkholes
Konya in Türkiye is plagued by rapidly proliferating sinkholes. In central Anatolia, where the agricultural fields of corn and wheat and beets stretch out for miles, the ground looks like it has been attacked by a cosmic hole punch, punctuated by a plague of craters. According to the Emergency Management Authority, 684 of these massive abysses have opened in the Konya basin, with one of the largest stretching to 228m (752ft) in diameter and 171m (564ft) deep, marring the region often called the "breadbasket of Türkiye". But they are not the result of bombs or meteors or anything from above. The problem is below the surface.
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London Gatwick LIVE: Passengers stuck at airport due to sinkhole as ‘all trains cancelled’ | UK | News
Chaos has been reported at Gatwick Airport in London after sinkholes were discovered, leading to the closure of…
#UnitedKingdom #UK #Europe #EU #gatwickairport #GreatBritain #passengerdisruption #sinkhole #traincancellations #Trains
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London Gatwick LIVE: Passengers stuck at airport due to sinkhole as ‘all trains cancelled’ | UK | News
Chaos has been reported at Gatwick Airport in London after sinkholes were discovered, leading to the closure of…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #London #GatwickAirport #passengerdisruption #sinkhole #traincancellations #trains
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/62894/ London Gatwick LIVE: Passengers stuck at airport due to sinkhole as ‘all trains cancelled’ | UK | News #GatwickAirport #London #PassengerDisruption #sinkhole #TrainCancellations #trains
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/257410/ Ekurhuleni targets notorious Rondebult sinkhole in new budget #BudgetSpeech #CityOfEkurhuleni #PoorInfrastructure #roads #RoundbultSinkhole #Sinkhole #SouthAfrica
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GOWERTON: Council still investigating cause of Cecil Road sinkhole — one month after residents first raised the alarm
The cause of the sinkhole that opened up on Cecil Road in Gowerton remains unknown, Swansea Council has confirmed, with temporary traffic lights now in place while highways teams continue to investigate — almost a month after residents first warned that the ground was sinking.
The local authority confirmed in a statement to Swansea Bay News that one lane of the B4296 between Gowerton and Dunvant remains controlled by temporary lights while officers work to establish what is causing the road to give way. Repairs will follow once the cause has been identified.
Council statement
Responding to questions from Swansea Bay News, the council said its highways team had attended the site after reports of a sinkhole forming at the junction of Cecil Road and Garrod Avenue.
“Our highways teams have recently attended Garrod Avenue/Cecil Road, following reports of a sinkhole,” the statement said.
“The road remains open to traffic and temporary traffic lights have been installed while investigations take place into the cause of the sinkhole.
“Once we have established the cause, repairs will be undertaken as quickly as possible.”
Reported a month ago
The council has now confirmed that the sinkhole was first reported to its highways team around a month ago. Officers responded to those initial reports and carried out a patch repair at the time — but the ground continued to move, opening up further over the bank holiday weekend and reaching the point at which one lane had to be closed and temporary lights installed.
The earliest public warning came from local residents on social media. Writing in a community Facebook group on 29 April, Gowerton resident Ramesy Awad said he had spotted a “new sinkhole appearing opposite Gowerton Comp,” describing a wet patch in the middle of the road that was visibly sinking by the day and “heading towards Garrod Avenue.”
Mr Awad said he had already reported the problem to local councillors the day before — and made what has turned out to be an accurate prediction: “Watch this space for a road closure in the near future.”
Four weeks later, that prediction has come true.
Councillors raised early concerns
In the same Facebook thread, Mr Awad confirmed he had contacted Labour councillor Cllr Louise Gibbard about the problem. He was also responded to publicly by Cllr Susan Jones, who said she had referred the matter to the council’s highways team for further checks.
Patch repair did not hold
The fact that a patch repair was carried out at the time of those initial reports — only for the ground to open up again weeks later — underlines why the council is now looking more closely at what is causing the road to subside.
A routine pothole or surface fault would normally be resolved by such a repair. The continued movement of the ground at Cecil Road suggests a deeper underlying issue, which is what highways officers are now working to identify.
Road remains open
The B4296 between Gowerton and Dunvant remains open in both directions, but drivers should expect delays through the morning and evening rush hours while temporary lights manage flow through the affected section.
The council has not yet given any timetable for completing the investigation, identifying the cause, or starting repairs.
Form for Gowerton sinkholes
This is not the first sinkhole to affect roads in the Gowerton area in recent years. In March 2024 a separate sinkhole forced the closure of another road in the area while investigations and repairs took place over the course of several days.
With the cause of the Cecil Road sinkhole still unknown and no timetable for repairs, residents and commuters using the B4296 face an indefinite period of disruption — a month after the first warning signs were spotted, and despite an earlier attempt to patch the road over.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
GOWERTON: Sinkhole closes lane on main route to Dunvant — commuters warned to expect delays as month-old warning becomes reality
Our original coverage of the Cecil Road sinkhole and the resident warning that preceded it.Sinkhole causes Gowerton road to be closed off (March 2024)
A separate Gowerton sinkhole caused road closures and several days of repair work just over two years ago.More news from Gowerton
#CecilRoad #CllrLouiseGibbard #CllrSusanJones #Gowerton #Sinkhole #SwanseaCouncil
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GOWERTON: Sinkhole closes lane on main route to Dunvant — commuters warned to expect delays as month-old warning becomes reality
Drivers using one of the main routes out of Gowerton are being warned to expect delays after a sinkhole opened up on the road heading towards Dunvant.
The hole appeared on Cecil Road — the B4296 — just south of Gowerton Comprehensive School’s main gate, heading in the direction of Dunvant.
Lane closed, lights in place
Temporary traffic lights have been put in place at the site, with one lane closed off around the hole. Officers from South Wales Police were on the scene yesterday evening with vehicles positioned to manage traffic past the closure.
Cllr Andrew Williams, who represents the neighbouring Penclawdd ward and serves as Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Development, also confirmed the closure on Facebook last night, alerting residents to the disruption and warning that delays are likely during the morning commute.
In a post on a local community group, Cllr Williams said temporary lights had been installed and one lane was closed, adding that highways engineers were expected to attend in the morning to assess the damage.
A separate report from local resident Paul Terry, shared in another Gowerton community Facebook group, also confirmed the hole had appeared roughly 200 to 300 yards past the school’s main gate heading towards Dunvant.
Spotted weeks ago by local residents
The Cecil Road sinkhole did not appear overnight. A post in the Gowerton Residents Facebook group on 27 April flagged a “wet patch sinking day by day in the middle of the road heading towards Garrod Avenue,” opposite Gowerton Comprehensive School — the same spot where the road has now collapsed.
Local resident Ramsey Awad, who flagged the deteriorating road surface, said at the time he had passed the warning on to local councillors and predicted a road closure “in the near future.”
Replying in the same group, Cllr Susan Jones — Independent councillor for Gowerton ward and the newly-named Deputy Lord Mayor of Swansea — said she had passed the matter on to Swansea Council’s Highways team for inspection.
Swansea Bay News has approached Swansea Council to ask what action was taken between the original report and the road’s collapse.
Key commuter route
Cecil Road forms part of the B4296, one of the principal routes linking Gowerton to Dunvant, and continues as Garrod Avenue as it heads south towards Dunvant village.
The road carries significant volumes of commuter traffic during morning and evening peaks, with parents and pupils heading to Gowerton Comprehensive School also affected.
Alternative routes between the two villages are limited, with most options involving narrow single-track lanes — meaning traffic is likely to back up at the temporary lights through the morning rush.
What happens next
Highways engineers from Swansea Council are expected to visit the site this morning to determine the cause of the sinkhole and the scale of repairs required.
Sinkholes on residential roads can be caused by a range of factors, including failure of underground utility infrastructure, water main leaks, or the collapse of older drainage culverts. The “wet patch” reported by residents weeks ago will be of particular interest to engineers in determining the cause.
The duration of the closure will depend on what is found beneath the surface. Some sinkhole repairs can be completed within a single working day; others — particularly those linked to deeper infrastructure failures — can require lane closures lasting days or even weeks.
Swansea Council has been approached for an updated statement.
This is a breaking story. Swansea Bay News will update as further information becomes available from the council and highways engineers.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
More Gowerton news from Swansea Bay News
Our latest coverage from Gowerton and the surrounding area.More Dunvant news from Swansea Bay News
#CecilRoad #CllrAndrewWilliams #CllrSusanJones #Dunvant #Gowerton #GowertonComprehensiveSchool #Sinkhole #SouthWalesPolice #SwanseaCouncil
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport forces runway to shut down
A runway at LaGuardia Airport was shut down on Wednesday due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole was spotted…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Business #LaGuardiaAirport #PortAuthority #sinkhole
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport forces runway to shut down
A runway at LaGuardia Airport was shut down on Wednesday due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole was spotted…
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📰 40 woningen ontruimd in Rotterdam, zit sinkhole in de grond
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40 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺, 𝘇𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗱
Er zijn zo'n veertig woningen ontruimd in Rotterdam omdat er een grote waterleiding was gesprongen. Hoewel het water inmiddels is weggestroomd, is het nog de vraag of alle bewoners vanavond terug naar hun woning kunnen.
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40 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺, 𝘇𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗱
Er zijn zo'n veertig woningen ontruimd in Rotterdam omdat er een grote waterleiding was gesprongen. Hoewel het water inmiddels is weggestroomd, is het nog de vraag of alle bewoners vanavond terug naar hun woning kunnen.
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40 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺, 𝘇𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗱
Er zijn zo'n veertig woningen ontruimd in Rotterdam omdat er een grote waterleiding was gesprongen. Hoewel het water inmiddels is weggestroomd, is het nog de vraag of alle bewoners vanavond terug naar hun woning kunnen.
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40 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺, 𝘇𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗱
Er zijn zo'n veertig woningen ontruimd in Rotterdam omdat er een grote waterleiding was gesprongen. Hoewel het water inmiddels is weggestroomd, is het nog de vraag of alle bewoners vanavond terug naar hun woning kunnen.