Sinkhole Swallows Tree in New Orleans | New Orleans News

A giant sinkhole swallowed an oak tree and part of a front yard in New Orleans’ Lake Terrace after a leaking 12-inch water main eroded the soil for nearly two weeks. No one was hurt, but it’s not the first time—neighbors recall a similar collapse seven years ago that also damaged a magnolia tree. Officials say crews were waiting for replacement parts to reroute the line and are now racing to finish repairs, with temporary water outages expected as work continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e058e7104ef290d5