This large hole has opened up in a busy a York road – closing it to traffic

Holy Bank Holiday Weekend, Batman!

Just as the roads busy up for the getaway, this hole has decided to open up in the middle of a busy York street.

Penleys Grove Street in the Groves is now closed.

Yorkshire Water are conducting emergency waterworks on the scene after the asphalt collapsed.

Police are asking everyone to avoid the area for the time being.

Penleys Grove Street in #York is currently closed due to a hole that has opened up in the road. Agencies are on route to assess the damage. Please bear in mind if you are travelling in the area.

— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) May 24, 2019