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Sinkhole opens in uptown Charlotte road, see photos of the damage

A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause.
A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause. knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

A sinkhole appeared in uptown Charlotte Tuesday afternoon, blocking part of South Cedar Street.

City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause, Observer news partner WSOC reported.

A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause.
A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

Workers were out by the sinkhole assessing the damage.

Photos taken by the Observer show the cracked cement with orange tape placed around the sinkhole.

A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause.
A massive sinkhole is seen on South Cedar Street near West Morehead Street in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. City leaders said a water leak is believed to be the cause. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published July 30, 2024 at 1:25 PM.

Kate Robins
The Charlotte Observer
Kate Robins is a reporting intern on the Charlotte Observer’s public safety team. Born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, Kate attends the University of South Carolina, where she is the editor-in-chief of USC’s student newspaper, The Daily Gamecock.
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