In Phillipsburg, New Jersey, recent sinkholes have been posing issues for residents in the area.

The situation began on Monday, Feb. 16. The roadway buckled, trapping a vehicle, which prompted repair work. It revealed the unstable condition beneath the pavement.

“During the repair of that sinkhole, bigger issues arose when a dump truck fell through the roadway,” Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. said.

While on its way to repair another unrelated collapse, yet another dump truck fell into a sinkhole. As of Friday, February 20, the dump truck has been removed.

Three sinkholes have been identified so far, and have cut off water and gas to about 100 homes in the area so far, triggering a state of emergency.

As of Wednesday, Feb. 18, seven homes in the area have been considered unsafe. Residents are experiencing a stressful situation as some are without electricity and water.

“It’s been a little chaotic of a morning,” local Phillipsburg resident Desiree Page told ABC News.

Sinkholes in New Jersey are relatively uncommon, which is why such a shock has occurred for residents and their families.

The cause of these sinkholes remains a mystery, and residents are still encouraged to stay alert for any new updates regarding the sinkholes.