Dortmund Street suddenly collapses: Car crashes into hole

Sidewalk collapses in Dortmund: Car plunges into a sinkhole

Dortmund - On Tuesday evening, the ground suddenly gave way on Dortmund Street. A car crashed into the hole that had suddenly appeared. The driver of the vehicle was slightly injured. The sidewalk on Dortmund Street had to be closed.

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 20:15 on Tuesday evening. A 26-year-old man was driving his car when the ground suddenly collapsed in front of him. The car crashed into the hole, which was about two meters wide and three meters deep.

The driver of the vehicle was able to free himself from his car and was treated for minor injuries at the scene. The sidewalk on Dortmund Street had to be closed due to the danger of further collapse.

The cause of the collapse is still unclear. Experts are investigating the scene. According to initial information, a water pipe may have burst, which could have caused the ground to collapse.

Experts are investigating the cause of the collapse

Experts are currently investigating the cause of the collapse. According to initial information, a water pipe may have burst, which could have caused the ground to collapse.

The sidewalk on Dortmund Street will remain closed until the cause of the collapse has been determined and the damage has been repaired.

The driver of the vehicle was slightly injured

The driver of the vehicle, a 26-year-old man, was able to free himself from his car and was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The man is said to have been in shock, but otherwise unharmed.