Giant Sinkhole Swallows Canal Boats in Shropshire, Sparks Rescue Efforts
TL;DR
A large sinkhole in Shropshire, England, measuring about 50 by 50 meters, has swallowed two canal boats, prompting a major rescue operation. No injuries have been reported, and the situation is now stable, with emergency services working to ensure safety and investigate the cause of the breach.
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- Man describes narrow escape after boats pulled into giant hole on Shropshire canal The Guardian
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