10 metre sinkhole appears in Coverack

There are reports of heavy traffic this evening in Coverack after a sinkhole appeared in the village.

A road closure is in place - likely to be in place for a while due to work to repair the road.

The sinkhole is reported to be affecting traffic heading in and out of Coverack.

Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"Road closed and heavy traffic due to sinkhole on B3294 both ways from B3293 to Polcoverack Lane.

"Following recent heavy rainfall, a 10-metre sinkhole has formed along this stretch."

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