NEW ORLEANS —

A New Orleans woman encountered a significant road hazard at the intersection of Hollygrove and Fig streets when her car became stuck in a large hole, resulting in costly damage.

Samantha Montgomery, who drives this route daily, described the moment it happened. Advertisement

"I'm thinking I'm avoiding the water by going left, but when I turn my car left, the ground opened up," Montgomery said.

According to Montgomery, a piece of wood was the only thing preventing her car from sinking several feet below the surface.

The hole that took Montgomery's car was more than 4 feet deep and nearly 10 feet wide, which was a safety concern.

Montgomery attempted to contact the city to report the hole and the damage to her car.

During the call, the operator asked, "Is it a sinkhole

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