Car plunges into massive sinkhole in Philadelphia
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Area's police officer is taking it all in stride, getting praise from the locals
(Web Desk) - An SUV was swallowed by a sinkhole in the United States city of Philadelphia
The sinkhole opened up in an area surrounded by old homes and weak infrastructure.
"I got a call from my wife, she said something happened outside the house," said the SUV's owner, Steve Williams. "I came home a little early, I get home, I pull up, and lo and behold her vehicle is in a sinkhole."
Williams, a Philadelphia police officer, is taking it all in stride.
"I've been a police officer 32 years. I've seen it all, no big deal," he said. "As long as nobody was hurt, nobody was injured, nobody lost their life. It's property damage, it's a vehicle, you just go from there."
Meanwhile, the front end of a white Mazda was left dangling over the edge. Neighbours say the owner of that car is out of town.
"I've been here 60 years I've never seen anything like this," said Maggie Razzi.
At least one pipe could be seen leaking water inside the sinkhole where the ground and pavement caved in.
After this terrible incident, Birch Street is closed between Salmon and Edgemont streets as crews assess the cave-in and work to make the site safe for any repairs that may be needed.
No injuries have been reported.
