A downtown side street has been closed after a large sinkhole opened up overnight, temporarily trapping a vehicle.

The hole formed on Court Street, near Church and King Streets, shortly after midnight.

Toronto police said a vehicle travelling on the roadway became trapped when the pavement collapsed, creating the four-foot deep sinkhole. The vehicle was later removed.

Reports from the scene suggest the hole was caused by a broken watermain.

Court Street has been closed in both directions, between Toronto Street and Church Street, while crews make repairs.

A second sinkhole started forming just west of Queen's Park, on Bloor Street West, a few hours later.

Police have place pylons around the hole. Drivers are being asked to avoid this area, as well.