London: Huge 20ft sinkhole swallows motorbike after opening in road

Dramatic images show a 20ft sinkhole swallowing a motorbike after it opened up on a residential street in south-east London.

The huge crater appeared on a street lined with 1930s semi-detached houses Tuesday night.

An unfortunate motorbike owner lost his vehicle when it crashed into the void in Bexleyheath.

The area was initially cordoned off by the police, but a cordon has since been put in place by Thames Water.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called to Martens Avenue, Bexleyheath, just before 9pm to receive reports of a large sinkhole.

“Officers were present and cordons were set up. There are no reported injuries.’

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