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A large sinkhole appeared in the middle of the main straight at Goiania's Autódromo Ayrton Senna during MotoGP's Brazilian GP, prompting a suspension of track activity as crews repair the surface; Moto2 and Moto3 qualifying were postponed and the sprint was rescheduled after multiple delays due to safety concerns.
A sinkhole on the main straight at Goiania forced emergency repairs that pushed the 2026 Brazilian MotoGP Sprint to 16:20 local time; qualifying for Moto3 and Moto2 was postponed, with Moto2 qualifying moved to Sunday morning due to daylight, and race officials confirmed the Sprint would proceed after asphalt cutting and gravel filling.
A pavement sinkhole opened at 67th and Pacific near the University of Nebraska Omaha, swallowing two vehicles; occupants escaped and no injuries were reported, though a water main reportedly broke. Officials said a pickup truck behind the cars may have triggered the collapse, and the street remained closed for several days while crews retrieved the vehicles and began repairs.
A large sinkhole in West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, caused by a water main break, has left 80 homes without water. The sinkhole formed at Rodney and Wister Streets after weeks of ongoing infrastructure issues, with repairs still underway. Residents express concern over delayed action and the need for infrastructure upgrades.
A massive sinkhole caused by heavy rain and flooding has partially washed away a Ventura family's backyard, with damage spreading to neighboring properties; crews are assessing the situation, which was linked to a failed drainage canal.
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.
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 secure the area and investigate the cause of the breach.
Scientists have discovered an enormous underground cave system inside a giant sinkhole called Hong Kong Haiting Hall in Guangxi, China. The sinkhole, one of the largest ever recorded, measures 100 meters wide, nearly 200 meters long, and 118 meters deep, featuring complex caverns, underground rivers, and geological formations shaped over millions of years by water erosion and collapse. This remarkable discovery provides valuable insights into karst topography and geological processes.
A large sinkhole in Bangkok, caused by construction at an underground train station, swallowed part of a major road, damaged vehicles, and prompted evacuations, with no casualties reported.
A section of road in Bangkok collapsed due to construction at an underground train station, creating a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged vehicles, and led to evacuations, with officials working to repair the damage amid heavy rain concerns.
Authorities in Bangkok are responding to a large sinkhole that collapsed a busy road near hospitals and a police station, likely caused by heavy rain eroding underground water pipes and dirt from underground train construction, with no injuries reported.
A massive sinkhole in Bangkok near a police station and hospital, caused by heavy rain and a leaky pipe eroding the earth, has led to evacuations and a temporary closure of services, with repairs expected to take about a year.
A large sinkhole caused by road collapse in Bangkok, linked to underground train station construction, disrupted traffic, damaged vehicles, and led to evacuations, with authorities working to repair the area amid ongoing monsoon rains.
The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was recovered from a 30-foot sinkhole in Marguerite, Pennsylvania, four days after she went missing while searching for her cat. The sinkhole was connected to an abandoned coal mine, and the search had transitioned to a recovery mission due to the risk of mine collapse. Over 100 people were involved in the search, which utilized electronic devices and water to remove debris. Sinkhole fatalities are rare but more common in states like Pennsylvania.
The body of Elizabeth Pollard, a grandmother from Westmoreland County, was found after she fell into a sinkhole leading to an abandoned mine. Over 100 first responders and engineers worked tirelessly for four days to recover her body. The sinkhole, located in Unity Township, posed significant dangers due to its unstable structure. The incident has raised safety concerns among local residents living above the extensive Marguerite Mine. The state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is now working to fill the mine to prevent future tragedies.