A SINKHOLE roughly three to four metres deep has emerged in a residential road.

Fire crews were called to Colebrooke Road in Bexhill earlier this morning and have taped off the area.

A water pipe is reportedly leaking due to the collapse of the road, with the hole said to be up to four metres deep.

A team from Southeast Water was also spotted at the scene.

A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said: "We attended the scene after a call at 11.42am.

"One fire engine was sent. The crew cordoned off the scene.

"Highways were alerted and we left at 12.20pm after handing the incident over to them."

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