Sinkhole Opens Up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Eleven families were evacuated from their homes on 92nd Street but have since allowed to return home

Eleven families were evacuated from their homes in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Thursday evening when a 60-foot sinkhole opened up in front of their buildings, officials said.

They have since been allowed to return to their homes on the 200 block of 92nd Street. 

Crews are continuing repairs at the site of the sinkhole. 

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