Video Captures Massive Sinkhole Swallows SUV in Seoul, Days After Indian Woman Falls in Kuala Lumpur

In a shocking incident on Thursday, a massive sinkhole opened up in the Seodaemun district of Seoul, swallowing a white SUV and injuring two elderly passengers. The sinkhole, which emerged in the middle of a busy road, led to significant traffic delays and raised concerns about the safety of the city's infrastructure.

According to reports from the Korea Herald, the white SUV "rolled over sideways crashing into the sinkhole." The vehicle was carrying a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s at the time of the accident. Both individuals were promptly rescued and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries remains unclear, but authorities have stated that they are under medical care.

Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the sinkhole, which has left residents and commuters on edge. The incident has prompted a closer examination of the area's roads to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

An X user, @anthraxxx781, shared a few pictures of the sinkhole in Seoul, capturing the aftermath of the incident.

The situation in Seoul remains under close watch as efforts continue to understand what led to this dangerous event and to manage future risks. The sudden appearance of the sinkhole has disrupted daily life in the Seodaemun district, with ongoing traffic delays and road closures affecting the area.

A video was also recorded from the dashcam of the car running behind the vehicle which falls in the sinkhole. 

Similar Incident in Kuala Lumpur

This event comes on the heels of another terrifying sinkhole accident in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Recently, an Indian woman fell into a sinkhole while walking on a sidewalk in the city. The sinkhole, which collapsed by 26 feet, caused the woman to fall, triggering a search-and-rescue operation that is still ongoing.

CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced online, showing the moment the sidewalk gave way beneath the woman. A nearby man also lost his balance near the sinkhole but managed to save himself.

As both incidents highlight the dangers posed by sinkholes in urban areas, authorities in Seoul and Kuala Lumpur are under pressure to ensure the safety of their infrastructure to prevent future accidents.