Massive hole swallows oak tree, front yard in New Orleans neighborhood

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A large hole swallowed an oak tree and much of a Lake Terrace front yard after residents say a leaking water main ran for nearly two weeks.

The collapse happened in the 1400 block of Killdeer Street, leaving behind a hole residents estimated to be 10 to 15 feet deep and about 40 feet wide.

Residents say the problem began Aug. 19…

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