Large sinkhole forms in Centurion suburb

Large sinkhole forms in Centurion suburb

A new Sinkhole has formed in the Lyttleton suburb of Centurion.

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Centurion residents have been warned to use alternative routes after Burger Road was completely closed due to a massive sinkhole. 

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The large sinkhole in Lyttleton Manor in Centurion formed overnight on Saturday, 5 August.

What was first a hole in the road later became a giant sinkhole extending across the street by Sunday morning.

According to photos shared on social media, at least two properties had been affected by the large sinkhole.

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One house’s gate and boundary wall had sunken in completely. 

According to Pretoria Rekord, officials were already arranging to cut the water supply as the sinkhole filled with water from a water pipe.

More photos here:

Centurion sinkhole Before/ Facebook
Centurion sinkhole Before/ Facebook
Centurion sinkhole After/ Facebook
Centurion sinkhole After/ Facebook
Centurion sinkhole After 1/ Facebook
Centurion sinkhole/ Facebook

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