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A second sinkhole has opened along North 4th Street in Harrisburg, leading to possible evacuations for some residents.

City officials said the second hole opened about 11 p.m. Monday night, resulting in the loss of water, gas and sewer service to the neighborhood.

"Due to the prolonged loss of these utilities, the city's Department of Public Works is recommending the immediate evacuation of affected residents at addresses 2102 to 2163 N.4th Street," a city news release states.

Twenty-nine homes are affected. The evacuation is not an order, just a recommendation by the city.

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For anyone who chooses to evacuate, a temporary emergency shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Pine Street Presbyterian Church at 234 South St.

The first sinkhole on 4th Street opened Monday morning when a 6-ton city garbage truck fell partially into it. City officials said the hole was caused by soil erosion beneath the street due to a damaged water pipe connection.

The truck was removed Monday afternoon.

It does not look like the street will be repaired quickly. A new water main and gas line have to be put in, the soil has to be stabilized, and a new road has to be built. It could take at least a week.
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