Engineers reveal new clue about massive Surrey sinkhole

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA large sinkhole that appeared in Godstone, Surrey, in February started with a burst water main, engineers have confirmed. Investigations into the sinkhole also uncovered a network of abandoned Victorian sand mining tunnels beneath the village. Engineers are still unsure what caused the water main to burst and are not yet directly blaming it for the sinkhole's full appearance. The affected road is not expected to reopen until at least December, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses due to reduced passing trade. The incident led to the evacuation of over 30 homes in February, and businesses expressed frustration over a lack of communication regarding repair plans. In fullMystery of massive sinkhole that engulfed Surrey street closer to being solvedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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