Fire crews were called to the 4.5 metre by six metre sinkhole in Green Lane at about 10.30pm, with the service saying three fire engines were in attendance. People are being evacuated from their homes and others are being told to avoid the area, Liverpool Echo reports. "Road closures are in place and several properties in the area are being affected. "Crews are working to restrict the flow of water and utilities companies are in attendance." Three fire engines and multiple police vehicles are in the area and people are being asked to avoid the roads affected.

Source: Daily Mirror July 24, 2021 01:52 UTC