Massive sinkhole swallows intersection in Brooklyn

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- A large sinkhole swallowed an intersection in Sunset Park section of Brooklyn.
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The sinkhole developed around 7 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street.

No injuries were immediately reported. It is not clear what caused the sinkhole.

National Grid responded to the scene because gas lines were affected.
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