Sinkhole incident in Yashio, Japan

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool appeared at a busy intersection in the Japanese city of Yashio, swallowing a truck and trapping the driver. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause of the sinkhole.

Key Points

  • Sinkhole in Yashio, Japan swallows truck and traps driver
  • Rescue efforts ongoing to save the driver
  • Investigation into the cause of the sinkhole underway