A huge hole has appeared in one of Manchester city centre's busiest roads after heavy rainfall.
The hole, on the eastbound carriageway of the Mancunian Way, is 40ft (12m) deep and at least 15ft (4.5m) wide.
Both carriageways have been fenced off between the Macdonald Hotel, near Piccadilly Station, and Fairfield Street.
It is believed a large water pipe beneath the road had eroded, causing the road surface to cave in.
About two weeks' worth of rain fell in about six hours in the city on Friday.