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Massive Sinkhole Opens Up on Street in China
A large sinkhole has opened on a street in Shanghai, swallowing a section of the road and engulfing nearby construction structures in the Chinese financial hub. The incident occurred on Feb. 12 at a subway construction site in Meihang district of southwestern Shanghai, local authorities confirmed to state media. No casualties or injuries have been reported as of the time of publication. The Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda department maintai…
On Wednesday, construction workers reported a water leak, and just a day later, the ground "opened up," creating a large, deep sinkhole in the middle of a busy street in Shanghai, with cracks appearing in surrounding buildings.
Shanghai street collapses into giant sinkhole, terrifying footage goes viral
Chaos broke out in the Shanghai metropolis on the morning of February 12, 2026, as a busy road suddenly gave way to a massive sinkhole, leaving onlookers in shock and social media abuzz with the terrifying sight. The heart-stopping event took place at the junction of Kaixun Road and Lian Road in the Minhang District of Shanghai. Videos posted on social media show how quickly a part of the road gave way in seconds, sucking in asphalt and opening …
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