Homes evacuated as huge sinkhole swallows garden By Andrew Douglas October 1 2015, 10:39 am October 1 2015, 10:39 am Share Homes evacuated as huge sinkhole swallows garden Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/uk/711092/homes-evacuated-huge-sinkhole-swallows-garden/ Copy Link A sinkhole has emerged in St Albans forcing the evacuation of several nearby houses, according to Hertfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service. The force has tweeted a photograph of the sinkhole in Fontmell Close, which its crews attended to this morning (Thursday October 1.) Gas and electricity supplies in the area have been isolated. The gaping hole demolished part of a brick wall, and has left cars trapped in driveways.