Pune, India– A startling incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a truck belonging to the city's sanitation department fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened up on the premises of the City Post Office. The event took place around 4 PM in the bustling Budhwar Peth area, causing a scene that drew the attention of passersby and local authorities.
According to officials from the fire department, the driver of the jetting machine truck, which is typically used for cleaning drainage lines, escaped without any injuries. While the cause of the sinkhole is still under investigation, it is known that underground construction for the Pune Metro is currently underway in the vicinity.
Eyewitness footage captured the dramatic moment as the truck slid into the ground, its rear end descending first into the hole, which appeared to have formed after the interlocking cement block pavement gave way. Emergency crews quickly mobilized to assess the situation and began efforts to retrieve the truck from the sinkhole.
Authorities are working diligently to determine the underlying factors that led to this unexpected event, and further updates are expected as the situation unfolds. Local residents expressed their concerns regarding safety in the area, as the presence of sinkholes poses significant risks, particularly in densely populated regions like Budhwar Peth.
