A BURST water pipe has been blamed for the sink hole that engulfed the front end of a ute in Wanneroo this morning.
The driver was negotiating a roundabout at the intersection of James Spiers Drive and Loyal Terrace when the ground gave way.
The driver was uninjured, but the Isuzu received minor damage.
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A Water Corporation crew has cordoned off the area, which is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day.
A City of Wanneroo engineering team is to liaise with the Water Corporation on the best method of repair.
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