Sinkhole in Shenzhen During Rush Hour, 5 Buried Alive

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Sinkhole in Shenzhen During Rush Hour, 5 Buried Alive

by Peter Barefoot on Thursday, May 23, 2013

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From QQ:
Shenzhen Road Surface Suddenly Collapses, Multiple People Fall In & Buried

2013 May 21 report, this reporter learned in the morning that on the night of the 20th at about 9pm, subsidence occurred in front of the Shenzhen Henggang Huamao Industrial Park, and a sinkhole appeared, visually estimated to be 10 meters wide with a depth of at least 2 meters. According to nearby local residents, it occurred just as it was the afternoon rush hour, and 4 to 5 people had been seen falling into the hole, amongst whom one was able to climb out by himself. As of 4pm on the 21st, the remains of buried people have been found at the scene of the cave-in (identities awaiting verification).

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This reporter hurried to the scene of the incident to get more information, with regards to just how many people were buried in the hole, and what the casualties were. The personnel on the scene were were not forthright in their responses. As it is understood, the Huamao Industrial Park where the incident happened is located between Shuiguan Freeway and Hongmian Road, which is currently being widened. And this area is a hilly land.

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2013 May 21 morning, a Shenzhen road surface suddenly collapsed, the scene of the incident.

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