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Bury Sinkhole: Repairs underway after major disruption • May 9, 2025, 8:19 AM ET (BBC)
Sinkhole sees major M60-Manchester link road closed 'for safety' • May 7, 2025, 2:13 AM ET (BBC)
Sinkhole swallows up vehicle in Thompson over the long weekend • Apr. 22, 2025, 4:00 AM ET (CBC)

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Also Known As dolina • sink • doline

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