A hole the size of a crater on the moon is causing concern for residents in Chatteris.

There is speculation whether the massive crack in New Road opposite George Clare Surgery is a pothole or a sinkhole.

However, cones have since been put in place with the aim of advising motorists to avoid it.

Cambs Times: Four cones have been put in place around the sinkhole on New Road in ChatterisFour cones have been put in place around the sinkhole on New Road in Chatteris (Image: JOSEPH BEER)

Meanwhile, a roadworks team have been on the scene this morning investigating the hole.

One local resident said: “I can’t believe how deep the hole is.

“It’s so dangerous; if a car was to go over that they would definitely get stuck or do some serious damage.”

Cambs Times: Road workers are now on the scene investigating the sinkhole on New Road in ChatterisRoad workers are now on the scene investigating the sinkhole on New Road in Chatteris (Image: SARAH COZENS)

Another added: "And they think four cones will stop someone hitting it!"