Massive sinkhole opens in San Francisco after water main break

A water main break caused a giant sinkhole to open in the streets of San Francisco early Monday, 11 September. The incident, which resulted in the flooding of nearby streets and buildings, caused major traffic and public transportation issues. Normal water service was restored by the afternoon the same day. However, repairs to the sinkhole will continue for several days. According to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the water main that broke had been installed in 1949. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB