A Wiltshire road has been closed after a sinkhole opened up and posed a danger to motorists.
Police reported that road closures were in place on the rural route at Ford near Chippenham shortly after 5pm on Friday, July 11.
The sinkhole is understood to have first appeared at around 4.30pm and has been cordoned off, with signs in place to warn drivers approaching the area.
Officers remained at the scene of the closure on Friday evening to guide motorists away from the hazard.
Wiltshire Police have been approached for comment on when the road is expected to reopen.
A spokesperson for the force said at around 5.20pm: "Please be aware of road closures in place at Ford near Chippenham due to a sinkhole which has opened up on the carriageway.
"Please seek alternative routes and expect delays in the area."
Although the cause of the hole is not yet known, the British Geological Survey reports that the deep holes can often appear in roads after periods of extreme weather, such as heavy rains or heatwaves and droughts.
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