New Delhi: A sinkhole in Seouls Seodaemun district has caused a major incident, as a white SUV was abruptly engulfed by the ground on Thursday. According to reports from local media, the vehicle rolled over sideways and crashed into the sinkhole, resulting in injuries to two elderly passengers. The Korea Herald confirmed that a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s were in the SUV at the time of the accident and have since been hospitalized.Sinkhole in Seoul pic.twitter.com/JpxNi72NMO— @ (@anthraxxx781) August 29, 2024More on the sameThe sinkhole, which appeared suddenly in the middle of a road, has led to significant traffic delays and ongoing concerns about road safety in the area. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the sinkhole to prevent future occurrences and to manage current risks associated with this event.Telugu Woman Goes Missing After Falling Into Sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaA Telugu woman from Andhra Pradesh is missing after falling into a sinkhole while walking on a footpath in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The incident occurred on Friday when the pavement suddenly collapsed… pic.twitter.com/R58XJV7TFv— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) August 24, 2024In related news, a similar incident occurred recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where a 48-year-old Indian woman fell into a 26-foot-deep sinkhole while walking on a sidewalk. The rescue operations are ongoing, and CCTV footage of the incident has been circulating online. The video captures the womans fall and a nearby mans struggle to maintain his balance. Earlier, a similar sinkhole incident was reported in Brazil, where footage showed a road collapsing under a pedestrian.
