FRASER , Mich., Dec. 27 (UPI) -- A sinkhole in Fraser, Mich., forced the Christmas Eve evacuation of 22 homes and the closure of a major road, officials said.
Residents who attended a meeting Monday at Fraser City Hall were told the sinkhole, 100 feet wide and 250 feet long, was caused by the collapse of an interceptor of an 11-foot wide sewer line 45 feet underground. One home was partially destroyed Saturday, and on Tuesday another home was near collapse. It could be two weeks before residents of the other affected homes will be allowed to return to collect personal belongings.