Incident Overview
On Saturday afternoon, a new massive sinkhole surprised residents of Iztapalapa, one of Mexico City’s boroughs. In the Renovación neighborhood, a delivery truck carrying soft drinks became completely submerged in the sinkhole, as seen in a video circulating on social media.
Sinkhole Dimensions
According to the Secretariat of Integral Water Management (SEGIAGUA), the sinkhole measures 6.3 meters in width, 12 meters in length, and 8 meters in depth. It was caused by the damage to a segment of a 2.44-meter diameter collector.
Authorities’ Response
SEGIAGUA personnel, in coordination with the Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC), cordoned off the area and began maneuvers to remove the truck.
Authorities stated that repairs would soon begin to restore road access and urged the public to stay away from the area, following emergency services’ recommendations.
Previous Sinkhole Incident
This incident occurred just weeks after the closure of lanes on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza due to another massive sinkhole that complicated mobility in the eastern zone.
In that instance, authorities also initiated emergency repair work to restore vehicular passage as quickly as possible.
Community Concerns
The new sinkhole has reignited concerns among residents and drivers about the state of hydrological and road infrastructure in Iztapalapa, one of the most affected areas by sinkholes and fractures in Mexico City.
Call for Increased Caution
Capital authorities reiterated the call to avoid crossing cordoned-off areas and to stay informed about official information to prevent risks.
They also emphasized that repair work would continue until road safety is guaranteed.
Key Questions and Answers
- What happened? A delivery truck fell into a 12-meter sinkhole in Iztapalapa, Mexico City.
- What are the sinkhole dimensions? The sinkhole measures 6.3 meters in width, 12 meters in length, and 8 meters in depth.
- Which authorities responded? SEGIAGUA and SGIRPC coordinated the response, cordoning off the area and initiating truck removal maneuvers.
- What caused the sinkhole? The sinkhole was caused by damage to a segment of a 2.44-meter diameter collector.
- What are the community’s concerns? Residents worry about the state of hydrological and road infrastructure in Iztapalapa, a borough frequently affected by sinkholes and fractures.
- What precautions were advised? Authorities urged the public to avoid cordoned-off areas, stay informed about official information, and exercise caution until road safety is guaranteed.
