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Water Main Break Traps Car In Dundalk Sinkhole

A water main break in Dundalk has impacted 50 services and left an SUV trapped in a sinkhole.

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An SUV became trapped inside a sinkhole in Dundalk that was caused by a water main break.
An SUV became trapped inside a sinkhole in Dundalk that was caused by a water main break. (Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation)

DUNDALK, MD — A water main break in Dundalk created a sinkhole on Thursday and left an SUV trapped inside the hole.

The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation said the water main break occurred near the intersection of Kavanaugh and Inverton roads. The water main break was reported around 12 p.m.

"Approximately 50 services are affected by the water main break. It is unknown how long the roadways will be closed," reads an announcement from the agency

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Photos from the scene show the car heavily leaning into the sinkhole.

Officials say the water main break has impacted approximately 50 services. (Courtesy Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation)

Crews are on the scene attempting to remove the vehicle. Officials did not say whether the incident unfolded while the car was occupied.

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The department said that once the vehicle is removed, additional crews will turn their attention to the broken water line.

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