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Large sinkhole nearly swallows backhoe in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Crews are working to repair a massive sinkhole in Jersey City

The hole opened up around 11 p.m. Sunday on Sip Avenue near West Side Avenue. 

Workers rushed to save a backhoe being used for street construction from falling in. 

There's no word on how long the repairs will take. 

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