Feb 27 β€’ 22:30 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

Sinkhole at an intersection in Marienlyst, Oslo

A significant sinkhole has emerged at the intersection in Marienlyst, Oslo, prompting police to seal off the area for safety and investigations.

A notable sinkhole, approximately three meters wide, has appeared at the intersection of Suhms gate and Harald HΓ₯rfagres gate in Marienlyst, Oslo. The police were alerted around 11:25 PM on Friday and immediately secured the site to prevent any accidents. Operations leader Gabriel Langfeldt from the Oslo police district confirmed the situation and stated that the intersection will remain closed until further inspections are conducted by the city environment agency.

Authorities have indicated that this sinkhole may be related to a leakage issue reported in the area a couple of weeks ago. This connection between the sinkhole and previous infrastructure problems raises concerns about the city's ongoing maintenance and monitoring of roadways. Local residents and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes while the intersection remains closed, and the investigation continues to determine the exact cause.

This incident highlights the need for continuous vigilance in urban infrastructure as sinkholes can lead to serious safety hazards and traffic disruptions. It emphasizes the importance of prompt action from local authorities in managing and resolving such unforeseen geological incidents in heavily populated urban areas like Oslo.

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