Sinkhole shuts down portion of Sumter County road: Deputies
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SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - A sinkhole has shut down part of a county road in Sumter County Saturday, according to deputies.
The roadway between US 301 and CR 475 along CR 542W will be shut down until further notice after a sinkhole formed near the area.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office and the fire department are on the scene.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and expect possible delays.