On Saturday, several residents of the Bronx were forced to leave their homes because of the sinkhole. The hole is of impressive dimensions was formed on the sidewalk in van Nest, about 1622 of the first quarter, Adams street.
According to the fire Department, the incident occurred around 16:30 because of the break water.
To assess the situation and repair the damage to a scene there arrived representatives of Con Edison, Department for environmental protection and Management of emergency situations.
Relevant departments decided to evacuate three homes, but the number of affected residents can be increased after the construction Department will check the reliability of the other buildings.
The red cross responded to the incident and offered help to people who have been evacuated.
The sinkhole is quite a common occurrence in the Big Apple. In the beginning of this year after an accident on the water highway with the same problem faced by the residents of Manhattan. On 17 January, the opening width of 9 m, was opened in the middle of the road — a few cars had to remove him with special equipment.
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