FLOODY NUISANCE: Sinkhole Swallows Car Whole On Waterlogged Street
This astonishing footage shows how a sinkhole swallows a car whole on a flooded street in Salt Lake City.
The flooding was caused by a water main break on 1300 South between 700 and 800 East, in the Utah state capital, early yesterday (Tuesday, 3rd May).
Workers dispatched to the scene said the 16-inch pipe likely dated to the 1940s.
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The flooding also caused the sinkhole, which swallowed the car seen in the video whole.
Newsflash obtained the footage from the Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLC Fire), which said: “Large sink hole this morning in 1300 S and 765 W.
“Great response from T8 to help evacuate a couple homes and keep everyone safe from the area.
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“Many thanks to our friends @slcpd [Salt Lake City Police Department] @slcpu [Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities] @utdisasterkleenup [Utah Disaster Kleenup] for their quick responses as well.”
SLC Fire also included the comic hashtags “#noinjuries #everyonewassafe #swiftwaterrescuenotneeded #titanic #illneverletgojack #T8 #dudewheresmycar”.
Newsflash also obtained photographs of the car as it was dug out of the sinkhole later in the day from Salt Lake City Police (SLCPD).
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The SLCPD said: “Our officers are in the area of 750 West 1300 South assisting with road closures as @SLCPU [Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities] crews dig out a car in a large sinkhole.
“Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.”