HOLE LOT OF HASSLE

Families forced to flee their homes when huge sinkhole opened up in their street haven’t been able to return a YEAR on

The 33ft deep hole appeared in Fontmell Close, St Albans, on October 1 last year

FOUR families who were forced out of their homes after a massive sinkhole opened up in their road are still waiting to return - a YEAR after the hole appeared.

The 33ft deep hole appeared in Fontmell Close, St Albans, a former clay pit site, on 1 October last year.

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The sinkhole appeared at the beginning of October last yearCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
reported an investigation established the hole was caused by old mine workings.

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Councillor Terry Douris told the BBC: "It was essential that we established the cause of the collapse before we started repairs.

"This has been an extremely stressful time for the residents and it would be wonderful if they can be safely back in their homes for Christmas."

Meanwhile, Ben Bagshawe, who was evacuated with his heavily pregnant wife, said the pair have spent the first year of their son's life in a rented flat paid for by his insurance.

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