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The huge hole was discovered this morning (Picture: Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue)

A mammoth sinkhole has swallowed up driveways in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Several homes had to be evacuated after the 65ft diameter hole opened up in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters were called to the scene at around 1.30am.

Crews said it was around 32ft deep.


Crews said they were made aware of a small hole on Wednesday (Picture: Sky News)

An evacuation centre was set up at nearby Batchwood Hall and gas and electric supplies were isolated.

A spokesman for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was already aware of a small hole on Wednesday.

Several families have been evacuated (Picture: Sky News)

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