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'Sinkole' was down to electrical repair work
A hole which appeared on the A695 Chainbridge Road, in Blaydon, was down to electrical work, it has been confirmed.
Early reports on Friday morning suggested the hole which appeared was a sinkhole.
However, Gateshead Council confirmed the hole was down to contractors to repair an electrical fault.
The hole appeared on Thursday night and was due to be filled back in by Friday afternoon.
A695 Chainbridge Road delays - no sight of sinkhole
Traffic delays in Blaydon could have been down to an electrical fault - and not a sinkhole.
Our reporter has been to the A695 Chainbridge Road where she spoke to workmen who said the delays were down to an electrical fault.
Northumbria Police said they have been to the scene and could not find a sinkhole.
Blaydon Sinkhole: Heavy delays on A695
Traffic is building up on the A695 Chainbridge Road, in Blaydon, after reports of a sinkhole opening up on Friday morning.
However Northumbria Police said the delays may be down to roadworks.
