CARRIER MILLS – The Carrier Mills Police Department reported Sunday that a suspected sinkhole possibly from mine subsidence appeared on Russell Street near Mill Street.

Police Chief Scott Isaacs says an apartment building received heavy damage, and the city street has buckled. The area has been barricaded off, the structure has been secured and presents a dangerous area.

Police will patrol the area which is off limits to anyone.

Appropriate state agencies have been notified and will be involved in the incident.