Sinkhole Swallows Car in Ottawa
- 12 years ago
Sinkhole Swallows Car in Ottawa - as part of the news series by GeoBeats.
While we are aware of most dangers on the road, some are a little too unexpected.
Juan Unger was driving on Highway 174 in Ottawa, Canada, when he noticed a black patch ahead that he thought was a tarp. It turned out to be a large hole that was reported to be as big as an Olympic-sized pool. It was too late to slow down and his four-door car plummeted into the sinkhole. Thankfully he was able to open his door and climb out.
Although Unger escaped with only a minor injury, he states “This should be a wake-up call for the city to check other roads”
The vehicle was stuck under the roadway a day after the accident and continued to sink.
In 2010, a Milwaukee man encountered a similar situation while driving his Cadillac Escalade. He cascaded into a 20-foot sinkhole, but escaped with only minor injuries. He says “The road just went out from under me.”
What's the most unexpected thing that has happened to you while driving?
While we are aware of most dangers on the road, some are a little too unexpected.
Juan Unger was driving on Highway 174 in Ottawa, Canada, when he noticed a black patch ahead that he thought was a tarp. It turned out to be a large hole that was reported to be as big as an Olympic-sized pool. It was too late to slow down and his four-door car plummeted into the sinkhole. Thankfully he was able to open his door and climb out.
Although Unger escaped with only a minor injury, he states “This should be a wake-up call for the city to check other roads”
The vehicle was stuck under the roadway a day after the accident and continued to sink.
In 2010, a Milwaukee man encountered a similar situation while driving his Cadillac Escalade. He cascaded into a 20-foot sinkhole, but escaped with only minor injuries. He says “The road just went out from under me.”
What's the most unexpected thing that has happened to you while driving?