Police have shut down a portion of East Avenue between King Street and King William Street because of a sinkhole that's appeared there.

The hole is about as wide as a small car and appears to be several feet deep, though police did not share specifics.

Police are asking the public to steer clear of the area while city crews work to address the obstruction, but there is no word yet on a time window for the job.

No injuries related to this sinkhole have been reported to the police.

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