A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.

People are being asked to avoid the incident on the Shropshire Union Canal in Chemistry, Shropshire

A multi-agency response is under way at the scene in Whitchurch, with the public asked to stay away.

Major incident declared as 50-metre-long breach opens up and discharges water on to surrounding land

A sinkhole in a British canal swallowed several boats, causing more than 10 people to be rescued. There were no injuries reported.

Stunned bystanders captured the moment a canal boat dropped into a 160ft sinkhole in Shropshire on Monday (22 December). Emergency services declared a major incident after…

Watch the moment a pair of boaters raced to safety as a 160ft sinkhole opened up in Shropshire on Monday (22 December). Emergency services declared a major incident after…