A large sinkhole has opened in West Philadelphia, closing a street
The cause of the cave-in is unknown, a water department spokesperson said.

A large sinkhole has closed a street in West Philadelphia while crews investigate.
The city learned of the cave-in, located near 57th and Media Streets, before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, said Brian Rademaekers, spokesperson for the Philadelphia Water Department. The residential 1400 block of N. 57th Street is closed to traffic while the investigation is ongoing, Rademaekers said.
The cause of the cave-in is unknown, Rademaekers said, and no water issues have been reported.
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