This afternoon, Friday, August 16, 2024 A large sinkhole opened up in the municipality of Ecatepecin the State of Mexico, in which a truck fell that was passing through the area.
According to reports, the events occurred at the intersection of Valle de Santiago Avenue with General Avila Camacho Avenuein the El Chamizal neighborhood.
Also, this day is opened a huge crack in lanes of the Inner Circuit from Mexico City (CDMX), at the height of the colony Rock of the Baths.
Large sinkhole opens and a truck falls in Ecatepec
Due to the heavy rains that hit the Valley of Mexico area, this Friday afternoon a large sinkhole opened up in the municipality of Ecatepec, causing a truck to sank in this fault.
This at a crossroads Located in the El Chamizal neighborhoodnear the Río de los Remedios Metro Station on Line B.
Testimonies indicated that the formation of this hole in the ground was due to the constant puddles that form in the area, added to the passage of heavy trucks.
Due to this situation, elements of the municipal police cordoned off the affected area, while Civil Protection agents arrived with a crane to remove the unit.
The occupants of the van were treated, although paramedics indicated that they only suffered from a nervous breakdown.
In the meantime, the area will remain closed, since there is a risk that the sinkhole can be expandedbecause the rains have not stopped.
What happened in Ecatepec? A large sinkhole opens up and a truck falls in (X shot)
Heavy rains in Mexico City cause huge crack in Circuito Interior
This Friday the formation of a huge crack about the Inner Circuit of Mexico City, as a result of the heavy rains that have affected the Valley of Mexico.
Previously, a small pothole had been reported to have formed at the same spot, but it was not repaired and a metal plate was placed in its place.
In light of this situation, the support of the capital authorities was requested to pay due attention to this situation and provide an immediate solution, as there is fear that the crack could lead to the formation of a sinkhole.
Crack on the Inner Circuit (Screenshot)
2024-08-17 07:55:03