Sinkhole opens up in SW Portland, leaking sewer pipe blamed

Sinkhole opens up in SW Portland, leaking sewer pipe blamed »Play Video
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PORTLAND, Ore. - City crews stopped a leaking sewer pipe that caused a sinkhole in Southwest Portland.

It happened near Southwest Osage and Green.

Officials say a leaky sewage line slowly ate away at the ground under the road and eventually caused the asphalt to crumble.

No one was hurt and neighbors told us crews responded quickly to repair the road.