Sinkhole Expanding Milwaukee Southside Resident Says

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Sinkhole is deepening, according to a resident that noticed a small hole earlier in the day.

By H. Nelson Goodson

July 18, 2013

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, a small sinkhole has been turning into a larger hole, according to a resident. The sinkhole was spot today in the street in front of a residence at 1211 S. 17 St. in Milwaukee's southside.

The hole is now about a foot wide and several feet deep. The resident said, that the city was notified, but city workers have not yet responded to the area where the sinkhole is located.

Police were also called to report the sinkhole at around 8:35 p.m. A dispatcher said, she would sent a squad to check it out.