A section of Yonge Street is closed this morning due to a water main break and possible sinkhole in the area.

Police say officers are on scene of a water main break near Yonge and Church streets.

Water is pooling on the busy downtown street and police are warning of a sinkhole developing.

Yonge Street is currently closed between Aylmer Avenue and Church Street and TTC buses are diverting around the area.