Large sinkhole blocks traffic near Haltern Street in Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA


A large sinkhole opened outside near Haltern Street in Philadelphia. It is blocking most traffic and parking lanes. Residents have put up barricades. The Water Department has been contacted. No injuries or immediate danger reported.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Northeast
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U-N-F Illinois Police Service, and the Haltern Street is the thing outside of near Haltern Street, and it is a sinkhole covering most of the traffic lane and parking lanes, you know, our streets are now,
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to walk the street, but they probably already have it. I'll call the Water Department and see what they say.
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Hang on.
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The resin's in the block that comes out to block the street.
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Has any been out there, like water?
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This is a sinkhole?
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No, I don't think so. I think the resin's just put it up there and called it in.
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I'll hang on a member at the holiday. Carst invite.
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