Santa Paula sinkhole swallows car, prompts evacuation of nearby homes

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KABC) -- A sinkhole opened up on a street in Santa Paula, swallowing a car and causing an evacuation of nearby homes.

The 10-foot deep sinkhole opened up around noon Wednesday at 6th and Pleasant streets near Santa Paula High School.

Santa Paula High School released students early as a precaution, and geologists are working with the city to determine the stability of the area.

The vehicle was parked when it fell in the sinkhole. No one was inside.