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Shropshire sinkhole: Recap as major incident declared at Shropshire canal

A sinkhole in Shropshire has sparked a major incident with local people urged to ‘avoid the area’

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A large sinkhole has appeared at a canal in Whitchurch in Shropshire.

No casualties have been reported but a ‘multi agency’ response has been set up. 

West Mercia Police has urged people to avoid the area.

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