A sinkhole opens on Stubbylee Lane, Bacup after sewer collapse

United Utilities called to Stubbylee Lane, Bacup <i>(Image: Facebook/@plantdudestubbylee)</i>
United Utilities called to Stubbylee Lane, Bacup (Image: Facebook/@plantdudestubbylee)
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A sinkhole has opened up after a sewer collapse in Bacup.

The incident happened on Stubbylee Lane, near the junction with New Line and close to Stubbylee Park.

Part of Stubbylee Lane appears to be closed. United Utilities has been approached for confirmation.

Stubbylee Lane, near the junction with New Line in BacupA sinkhole has opened on Stubbylee Lane, near the junction with New Line in Bacup (Image: Google)

United Utilities confirmed teams have made the area safe and said it was caused by a collapsed sewer. 

The team is now making plans to repair the sewer.

A United Utilities spokesperson said: "A small sinkhole opened up on Stubbylee Lane and our teams have attended the site to make it safe. The hole was caused by a collapsed sewer.

"We have put temporary measures in place and are now making plans to repair the sewer as soon as possible."

Lancashire County Council confirmed it had reported the issues to United Utilities.

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