Sinkhole formed in Colorado Springs after driver hits fire hydrant
UPDATE: Drivers in Northeast Colorado Springs should avoid the intersection where a sinkhole has formed, after a driver crashed into a fire hydrant.
Original Story:
Colorado Springs police say that a car hit and ruptured a fire hydrant on Palmer Park Boulevard and Space Center Drive around 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Police say the car that had hit the hydrant left the scene. Right now they’re unsure whether drugs, alcohol or speed were a factor, but the situation is under investigation.
Colorado Springs Utilities employees are working to turn off the water in the area in order to work on the road and see the damage.
Crews say the westbound lanes of Palmer Park Boulevard will be closed, so avoid it if you can.
