Phillipsburg officials say repairs to multiple sinkholes could take days or even weeks to complete.

Officials are working with engineers and utility companies to identify any other potential issues.

“We are on a huge limestone deposit, so sinkholes aren't that unusual in this area, but for them to develop of this size and in this manner so quickly is concerning,” said Mayor Randy Piazza Jr.

One sinkhole was large enough to swallow a dump truck yesterday afternoon at the corner of Lewis and Summit streets.

The mayor says multiple depressions started showing up on Monday, and during those repairs, the road collapsed under the dump truck. , Luckily, no one was injured.

Some residents told News 12 they don't have power or water.

“It seems to be centered around a water main,” Piazza said. “I don't know if it's old work, new issues; it's all stuff that we are looking at.”

Residents speculate about the old mines in the area.

This morning, police went door to door asking residents to move their cars.

A few homes are deemed not safe, and those residents were evacuated. Local officials say everyone else is safe.

“The perimeter is set so none of our residents or children wander in. We have our police department there as our priority to set that perimeter to ensure everyone in that perimeter is safe,” said Police Chief Anthony Goodell.

Meanwhile, Phillipsburg police urge residents to report any more sinkholes they notice.