The westbound lanes of Martin Luther King Boulevard are closed at Dahlia Street after a car careened into a sinkhole early Thursday morning, police say.
No one was injured in the crash, according to a 6:54 a.m. Denver police tweet.
Denver Water employees had repaired a broken 12-inch water main Wednesday night, according to a Denver Water report.
The car plummeted into the hole after repair work was done, the city report says.
The vehicle crashed into a sinkhole at the intersection of MLK and Cherry street, police say.
It’s unclear how long it will take to repair the sinkhole.
Check back on this breaking news story for updates.
WB Martin Luther King Blvd is closed between Cherry/Dahlia for repairs to a 12" water main from overnight. Vehicle drove into the hole after repairs were made. Once the car is removed, we'll determine if additional work is needed & provide an update on road reopening.
— Denver Water (@DenverWater)
