Massive sinkhole opens up in West Philadelphia

Neighbors say the sinkhole opened up about a year or so ago and it had been fixed recently.

Large sinkhole in the middle of the intersection.

A massive sinkhole opened up in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. (6abc)

This story originally appeared on 6abc.

A massive sinkhole opened up in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.

The Action Cam was on the scene at 57th and Media streets.

Neighbors say the sinkhole opened up about a year or so ago and it had been fixed recently.

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Crews are still assessing the damage.

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