Emergency repairs on Mass. highway after sinkhole disables at least 8 vehicles

LAKEVILLE, Mass. — Part of a Massachusetts highway was closed for emergency repairs after a sinkhole formed in the road, disabling vehicles during the Tuesday morning commute, officials said.

MassDOT said crews were paving a sinkhole on the shoulder of Route 140 north near Exit 12 in Lakeville.

Troopers responding to a report of several disabled vehicles along the highway around 6 a.m. learned at least eight vehicles were affected by the large pothole, according to state police.