Sinkhole Swallows Part of Brighton’s Marine Parade!

Brighton and Hove City Council have confirmed a sinkhole has opened up and is under investigation. The area will stay cordoned off until repairs are done by the council’s contractor.

Emergency Response Swift

A council rep said: “A hole of around one square metre has appeared in Marine Parade. It was quickly made safe by our emergency out-of-hours highways officer.”

Locals are warned to avoid the site as work gets underway to fix the dangerous road collapse.

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