Sinkhole leaves West Ham fans scrambling to make kick-off

West Ham fans are facing a scramble to make it inside the Boleyn Ground for their clash with Swansea after a sinkhole opened up nearby.

The sinkhole has forced the closure of Barking Road
The sinkhole has forced the closure of Barking Road Credit: @WHUFCGeezer
Barking Road is closed and buses have been diverted after the sinkhole appeared.

Fans have reported delays getting to the Boleyn Ground for what will be their team’s penultimate home match at the venue before they relocate to the Olympic Stadium next season.

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Elis Matthews
@elismatthews

Sinkhole in East Ham! Avoid Barking Road. West Ham at home! Avoid Barking Road. https://t.co/HACADGMCuv

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10:24 - 7 May 2016 Retweet Reply Favourite
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LAS Newham
@LAS_Newham

Very heavy traffic in the area today. Barking road closed and A13 lodge avenue flyover closed. Plan your journey.

14:12 - 7 May 2016 Retweet Reply Favourite
Last updated Sat 7 May 2016
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