Local Areas in Japan Inspect Sewage Systems Following Sinkhole in Saitama Pref.; Hole Thought to have Been Caused By Damaged Sewer Pipe
- Posted on February 5, 2025
- By The Japan News
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Local Areas in Japan Inspect Sewage Systems Following Sinkhole in Saitama Pref.; Hole Thought to have Been Caused By Damaged Sewer Pipe
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A second slope is being created in efforts to rescue a truck driver trapped in a sinkhole at an intersection in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture. However, the level of water that has accumulated inside the hole is still high, hampering the operation.