Major Incident Declared as Expanding Sinkholes Devastate Surrey Village

A major incident has been declared in the village of Godstone, Surrey, after two large sinkholes emerged on the High Street, leading to the evacuation of approximately 30 homes and significant disruptions to local infrastructure.

The initial sinkhole appeared late Monday night, rapidly expanding to at least 65 feet (20 meters) by Tuesday afternoon. A second opening has since developed, exacerbating concerns among residents and officials. The sinkholes have swallowed parts of the road and at least one garden, with a car precariously positioned on the brink of collapse. Surrey County Council has established a 100-meter cordon around the. . .