Mysterious sinkhole appears in London and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

A mysterious sinkhole the size of a car has appeared on a UK street - nearly swallowing a post box. The area in London has since been fenced off after fears the hole would catch out unsuspecting motorists.

Residents of Dunvegan Road in Eltham, Greenwich, woke up to find the large cavity on Monday morning (September 11). Local resident Andrew Hudson posted a photo of the hole on a local Facebook group this morning. The caption read: “Next to Mayday cars cab office be aware!