A major incident has been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole opened up after a canal landslip.
Officers from West Mercia Police are in attendance at the scene of the incident in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
A spokesman said: “A major incident had been declared in Shropshire following reports of a sinkhole affecting a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
“Emergency services are currently on scene, and a multi-agency response has been set up, co-ordinated through the Shropshire Tactical Co-ordination Group (TCG).
“There are currently no reports of any casualties, and residents are being assisted by the fire service.We ask that people avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
“Further updates will be provided when we are able to do so.”
A spokesman from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Shropshire FRS is responding to a landslip affecting the canal in the Whitchurch area.
“For everyone’s safety, members of the public are kindly asked to remain away from the affected area, including Whitchurch Marina, while crews and partners manage the incident.”
Officers are in attendance in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch
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