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Large sinkhole appears in Melbourne’s north-east

A large sinkhole has appeared in the Melbourne suburb of Heidelberg, with authorities warning residents to stay away as it could continue to grow in size.

For everyone’s safety, Victoria Police have cordoned off the affected area. Please avoid the area until further notice. Council is working closely with relevant agencies to assess the situation and determine what’s next.

We’ll provide further updates as information becomes available.

Source: Guardian - World News