A residential street has been closed after a hole was discovered.

The emergency closure has been put in place in Goodwood Avenue in Watford by Hertfordshire County Council.

The council says the road has been shut as a safety precaution.

A spokesperson said: "The road has been closed as a safety precaution due to a small hole being discovered under the road following the removal of a BT telecommunications pole.

"Investigation and repair works will take place in the coming days and we will look to reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so."  

A council spokesperson added: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused while these essential works are carried out."