UPDATE: Suspected cause for Midhurst sinkhole

Southern Water has said it is sending a team to investigate the sinkhole that has opened up in Bepton Road.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th May 2018, 17:28 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:44 BST

West Sussex Highways has now arrived at the scene near the Masonic Hall to carry out emergency repairs.

The road has been closed with a police cordon in place to prevent an accident.

Highways workers suspect a water leak may be responsible for the sinkhole, which began appearing at around 2.30pm.

Katen Read, who works nearby, said she saw the hole open up after a large lorry drove past.