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Washout creates huge crater in Melbourne road

MELBOURNE, Fla. — A huge washout has shut down a portion of a road in Melbourne, city officials announced Tuesday.

A culvert and a section of Gateway Drive at Hibiscus Boulevard has collapsed near the Melbourne Square Mall.

The washout was reported Sept. 10, but has since become much larger.

It’s unclear when repairs to the road will be made.

No other information was released.

This is a developing story. Check back on wftv.com for updates.