Sinkhole closes section of Salem Creek Greenway in Winston-Salem
Updated 1:30 p.m. 9/25/24
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Giant sinkhole swallows the center of a soccer field built on top of a limestone mine
A giant sinkhole swallowed the center of a soccer complex that was built over an operating limestone mine in southern Illinois, leaving a gaping chasm where kids often play. No injuries were reported.
Texas residents wait and watch as a sinkhole in their town grows
A huge sinkhole that seemed stable for 15 years suddenly began expanding about a week ago, growing by several acres and leaving nearby residents terrified that it will take them and their homes.
Minnesota Teen Drives Straight Into Gaping Chasm In The Ground, Survives
A 16-year-old in southwestern Minnesota drove into an unexpected cleft that had opened up in the earth; he escaped safely by crawling out of the back window of his car.
Ground Reopens At Site Of Killer Sinkhole in Florida
A sinkhole engulfed a sleeping Florida man in 2013, and he was never seen again. Today, a new sinkhole has formed in the very same place.