PHOTOS: Gas main struck when DEP vehicle falls inside UWS sinkhole

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Photo credit Gale A. Brewer - Twitter

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A gas main was struck in front a residential building on the Upper West Side on Tuesday after a city Department of Environmental Protection truck fell into a sinkhole.

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The incident happened in front of a three-story, multi-dwelling building at 71 West 89th St., near Columbus Avenue, according to City Council Member Gale Brewer, who posted photos of the truck in the sinkhole.

DEP sinkhole
Photo credit Twitter: @galeabrewer

Gas Leak After Vehicle Crashed Into Sinkhole @CitizenApp

Central Park W & W 89th St 10:06:16 AM EDT

Firefighters were called to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Gale A. Brewer - Twitter