Overview
- The collapse opened behind houses in a lane near the former bus depot in Porth on Monday afternoon.
- Aberrhondda Road was closed as a precaution during initial checks and has since reopened, police said.
- Five properties on Aberrhondda Road were evacuated as a precaution while the site remains secured for surveys.
- The sweeper’s driver was confirmed safe and well by the council after witnesses found him out of the cab and in shock.
- The authority is working with South Wales Police and the council to investigate the cause and says a permanent fix will be designed if historic coal mining is confirmed.