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Sinkhole Shuts Down Road in Winston-Salem

Police say the 100 block of Waughtown Street will be closed for several days.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A chunk of a road in Winston-Salem crumbled Tuesday afternoon due to a sinkhole. 

Police tweeted a photo saying the 100 block of Waughtown Street will be closed for several hours. However, the city now says it could take up to a week to repair. Crews also said water should be restored to the area by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night. 

No word yet on what caused the sinkhole to form.

Police are asking drivings to please avoid the area. 

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