Liverpool has been plunged into darkness after major flooding caused a mass blackout and a sinkhole to appear. Fire crews were called to the 4.5 metre by six metre sinkhole in Green Lane at about 10.30pm, with the service saying three fire engines were in attendance.
People are being evacuated from their homes and others are being told to avoid the area, Liverpool Echo reports. In a statement, Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "The incident has generated running water which is affecting the junction of Prescot Road 500 metres west and Green Lane 100 metres north. "Road closures are in place and several properties in the area are being affected. Have you been affected?
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