According to the Guardian, power and water has been cut off to the homes near the sinkhole.

Families living near Hertfordshire town in Fontmell Close heard a crash during the night and when they looked out saw that the road had given way and collapsed.

It is believed that the hole is 10m deep.

Authorities are at a loss as to what caused the collapse. According to the service’s watch commander, John Hudnott a water leak may not have caused the damage.

Sky News, reports that it could take months before the road is repaired.

A 12m hole opened up in Manchester in August, causing a major route near the city to be shutdown.