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Road closed in Kidderminster after sinkhole appears in road

Residents have blocked the road with a wheelie bin due to a ‘sinkhole’.

A sinkhole has appeared in the middle of a road in Kidderminster.

Residents posted on social media this evening (July 15) showing they have blocked the area of Sutton Road with a wheelie bin to warn motorists not to travel over it.

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Sink hole on Sutton Road, Kidderminster | ICONIC MEDIA

Reporter James Vukmirovic headed to the scene and found the road had been closed by council workers.

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Council workers are at the scene of a sinkhole on Sutton Road | Iconic Media

Pictures show workmen on scene and a small hole in the middle of the tarmac.

Wyre Forest District Council have been contacted for a comment.

More to follow.

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