A large sinkhole got covered in snow Monday as it continued to block a Philadelphia street a week after the street collapsed shortly after a SEPTA bus passed.
The Philadelphia Water Department had earlier repaired a water main break along North 6th Street between Hunting Park and Erie avenues in the Hunting Park neighborhood, PWD spokesman Brian Rademaekers said on Jan. 6, 2025.
PWD crews need to inspect the sewer before next steps can be taken to work with other utilities to restore the roadway, Rademaekers said.
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Surveillance video obtained by NBC10 shows the sinkhole opening on Dec. 29, 2024 around 1 p.m.
Less than 10 minutes before the road collapsed, another camera captured a SEPTA bus traveling down the stretch of road and take a hard bounce where the sinkhole would later open.
Videos show people inspecting the roadway and backing away moments before it collapses.
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The timetable for those repairs to be made still weren't clear.
People in the community are frustrated by the lack of a clear timeline.
"We have tons of cars, almost zipping through around the corner and having to do an emergency stop because they see the barriers there," nearby resident Emmanuel Rolon said.
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