A sinkhole that opened up in a busy Sheffield road was caused by old mine workings, according to local people.

A large hole more than 20ft deep appeared on Hutcliffe Wood Road, which links the city suburbs of Woodseats and Millhouses.

Pensioner Phil Lovell, 87, said he was sure the hole was caused by the collapse of one of the old drift mines that were driven into the steep wooded hillside.

The road was closed, causing headaches for many motorists on the Monday morning drive into the city centre.

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