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New 8-Foot-Deep Sinkhole Forms In Rockingham Co.

The Rockingham County DOT said the new sinkhole began forming over the weekend as the pipes started to fail.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC (WFMY) -- Another sinkhole has formed in Rockingham County following flash flooding last week.

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The Rockingham County DOT said the new sinkhole began forming over the weekend as the pipes started to fail.

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The 8-foot-deep sinkhole was discovered Tuesday along Oregon Hill and Stone Roads in Ruffin near Oregon Hill.

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The road is closed as crews begin to repair the sinkhole. It should be repaired by Friday with asphalting either beginning that day or early next week.

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