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Godstone sinkhole has stabilised, says Surrey County Council

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First hole appeared in Godstone, Surrey , on Monday night when a water main burst.

A second appeared on Tuesday , with around 30 homes evacuated as a precaution.

Surrey County Council says the sinkhole has stopped getting bigger, not getting bigger.

Council believes the second hole was caused by water finding a route from the first hole.

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