Thirty homes on a south Wales housing estate have been evacuated after a huge sinkhole emerged in the middle of the road.
People are being urged to stay away after the 50ft hole appeared in Merthyr Tydfil.
Council officers and police are on the site working with other agencies.
There was heavy rain in parts of Wales overnight, just days after Storm Bert caused devastation across parts of the country.
Local councillor David Hughes told the BBC it was believed a culvert had collapsed.
Mr Hughes said residents of Nant Morlais – about 30 homes – have been evacuated. The cul-de-sac has been closed and people are being advised to avoid the area.
It is unclear how long the street will be evacuated for.
A statement from Merthyr Council said: ‘No further help or support is needed at this time but thank you to everyone who has offered it. Safety is our main priority.’
They also issued a warning, saying: ‘To allow engineers to keep working safely, please stay away from the area.’
A police statement said: ‘South Wales Police are dealing with an incident on Nant Morlais, Pant, Merthyr. The road is currently closed in both directions. Please avoid the area.’
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