Sinkhole opens after water pipe is damaged

The sinkhole in Littlehampton opened up after a pipe became damaged

A damaged water pipe has caused a sinkhole to appear in a road in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Southern Water said it was sending tankers to Capstan Drive to make sure customers did not lose their supply.

A traffic management system has also been set up on Coniston Way.

The company said: "Repairs will be taking place as soon as possible and we will endeavour to keep noise to a minimum."

Southern Water says it is working to repair the pipe and resulting sinkhole

It said customers had been sent text messages to keep them updated.

They can also follow developments on the company's website.

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