The large hole that appeared on a road, very close to a house, continues to grow, which is alarming the population of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
The large sinkhole forced the evacuation of more than 30 homes. The crater appeared in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, on Sunday morning, and continues to grow. “More cracks are appearing in the road and reaching walls and gardens,” local official Brent Carter told the BBC on Monday.
At the time, Carter estimated that the hole is “9 to 12 meters deep and five meters wide”.
Simon Williams, whose family owns the house near which the hole appeared, said that It could be months before residents in the area can return home.
“I feel sorry for all the residents who had to leave their homes just before Christmas”lamented Williams.
Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Merthyr Tydfil Council have been alerted to the incident, which could be consequence of which caused flooding across Wales and .
Speaking to the BBC, a resident said that he heard “bangs and collapses” and feared losing his home.
Residents who have had to leave their homes have been told, however, that they may not be able to return before Christmas.
