You could call it the Nightmare on Elm Street.

That’s what it was for one unlucky driver over the weekend, who ended up in a sinkhole.

Last Thursday, Public Works became aware of a water break on Elm Street,  but didn't have the staff to excavate and repair it over the long weekend.

Barricades and snow fencing were erected around the area of the break.

Over time, the water break weakened the ground beneath the asphalt, which then collapsed downward at some point.

It’s unsure if it was before the vehicle drove through the area or as a result of the vehicle driving through the area.

The City had not removed any of the barricades or snow fencing before the incident.

When the vehicle was pulled out of the sinkhole, some of the barricades and snow fencing were found in the sinkhole as well.

Public Works excavated the area to repair the water break yesterday.