Atlanta crews are working to repair a sinkhole that shut down Elmwood Road near Piedmont Park.
Residents said they were concerned to see the huge hole, which nearly spans the width of the street.
"It's scary to know that can happen. That a car could have sunk into that thing all the way," said Fred McKeithen.
When the pavement suddenly crumbled on Thursday, it swallowed a construction truck delivering wood.
"They had pulled up to do construction and bring materials to the house they are building and I guess the weight was too much for it," said Lydia Prim.
"It was backing up and all of the sudden the road collapsed," said John Russell.
Workers must now replace a pipe that was damaged in the impact.
"It's really unusual to have that big of a sinkhole just all of a sudden. It just blew away," said McKeithen.
But neighbors say the possibility of trouble has been in the area for some time.
"There was an issue right next to it. There was another sinkhole," said Russell. "Seemed like an indication that maybe there are unsettling things here."
Residents are watching the crews work, hoping they'll have no more surprises on the surface they drive and park each day.
"Hopefully we won't end up six feet under or on our way to China or something like that," said Prim.
City public works officials say the hole is construction-related. They're still working to figure out the exact cause. Crews will continue to fix the problem through the weekend.
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The state rested its case on Thursday in the trial of Michael Parson. He's accused of shooting his wife eight times in April 2011 outside their Sandy Springs apartment.
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Police in Palmetto say they're investigating the abduction of a 13-year-old boy.
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The wives of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers.
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The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
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As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
