TERRE HAUTE, Ind – Terre Haute City Police are asking for motorists to avoid the area around 4th and Ohio Streets after a sink hole opened up in the middle of the intersection.
It happened around 3 p.m. this afternoon.
Authorities report that a large crack in the pavement runs from the sinkhole down Ohio Street, toward U.S. 41.
An actual cause for the sinkhole has not been determined.
The 20ft deep hole opened up shortly after a Terre Haute Fire Department Ladder #5 passed over the area. the truck was taken out of service for inspection.
It is believed that it could take over a week for repairs to be made.
Thankfully all Ladder 5 Crew members are safe and no bystanders were injured. It was a little rough on the Truck though. Ladder 5 was taken out of service for inspection and crew are utilizing our Reserve Ladder Truck. pic.twitter.com/2qXxMmUylX
— City of Terre Haute Fire Department (@TerreHauteFire) September 12, 2018