Drivers have been warned to avoid part of a Nottinghamshire town after a large sinkhole appeared. Part of Violet Hill in Mansfield has been closed after a drain reportedly collapsed, causing a sizable sinkhole to form in the road which was spotted on Sunday, March 19.
Nottinghamshire County Council is aware of the sinkhole, with highways maintenance teams from VIA East Midlands accessing the damage on Sunday (March 19). Nigel Moxon, county councillor for Mansfield East, shared a warning for motorists who had removed cones and attempted to drive on the pavement to avoid the sinkhole.
In a Facebook post, Mr Moxon said: "Violet Hill is closed northbound (towards Forest Town, from Oak Tree Lane). This is due to a sink hole appearing as a result of a collapsed drain.
