Incident Overview and Response
A woman fell into a 6-meter deep sinkhole located on Talismán Avenue in the Gustavo A. Madero district of Mexico City.
The Secretaría de Gestión Integral del Agua (SEGIAGUA) reported that the sinkhole, measuring 6 meters in length and 4 meters in width, formed due to soil erosion caused by intense rainfall.
Emergency responders from the Escuadrón de Rescate y Urgencias Médicas (ERUM) attended to the woman on-site and transported her to the Traumatology Hospital Magdalena de las Salinas for medical attention.
Relevant Background on SEGIAGUA
SEGIAGUA is a Mexican government agency responsible for managing and maintaining the city’s water resources, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management. Their role is crucial in preventing incidents like the one described and ensuring public safety.
Progress on Sinkhole Repair in Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza
While the incident in Gustavo A. Madero unfolded, SEGIAGUA also reported advancements in repairing a separate sinkhole on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, near the Canal de San Juan Metro station in Iztapalapa.
- Repair progress: The sinkhole repair is 65% complete, with an expected completion by the night of August 30.
- Repair details: SEGIAGUA is installing 20 meters of reinforced concrete pipe, with six out of eight sections already in place.
- Workforce and equipment: Over 40 workers are working in continuous shifts, utilizing specialized equipment such as two excavators, a backhoe, a mini-loader, and ten dump trucks to remove damaged pipe, surrounding soil, and deliver new materials.
- Final steps: Once the pipe installation is complete, the soil will be compacted, and the asphalt layer will be replaced to restore road functionality. The area remains clearly marked to prevent further incidents.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was involved in the incident? A woman fell into a sinkhole in Gustavo A. Madero.
- What caused the sinkhole? The sinkhole was formed due to soil erosion from intense rainfall.
- Who is responsible for addressing the issue? The Secretaría de Gestión Integral del Agua (SEGIAGUA) is in charge of managing water resources and addressing such incidents.
- Is there another sinkhole repair project underway? Yes, SEGIAGUA is also working on repairing a sinkhole on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, with 65% completion expected by August 30.
