A broken watermain on Woodbine Avenue and John Street in York Region has caused the road to collapse and has left a gaping hole in the street.
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The sinkhole appears to be about seven or eight feet deep.
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Northbound Woodbine Avenue has reportedly been shut down from Steelcase Road to Rivera Drive in Markham.
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The road has significant damage and water has been turned off in the area.
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There are also reports of much debris on the road due to the crumbling road.
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A giant sinkhole is seen on Woodbine Avenue in Markham, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.
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A giant sinkhole is seen on Woodbine Avenue in Markham, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.
Tom Stefanac / CTV News
A giant sinkhole is seen on Woodbine Avenue in Markham, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.
Tom Stefanac / CTV News
There are reports that the road could take up to one month to repair.
Tom Stefanac / CTV News
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