A routine drive in Summit County turned into a nightmare after a car plunged into a sinkhole that suddenly opened beneath the roadway. The incident happened Monday morning in Akron, where a section of pavement gave way without warning and left one vehicle partially swallowed by the collapse.
Images from the scene showed the damaged car sitting at an awkward angle inside the hole while emergency crews responded. Akron officials later said the sinkhole was caused by a water main break underneath the road, which weakened the pavement and caused it to collapse.
Fortunately, authorities said everyone involved was able to get out safely, and no serious injuries were immediately reported by Cleveland 19.com.
Water Main Break Triggered the Collapse
According to city officials, the sinkhole formed after underground infrastructure failed, allowing water to wash away material beneath the roadway. Eventually, the weakened surface could no longer support the weight above it and collapsed…