Cleveland, OH
Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.
On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.
The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.
The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.
The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.
19 News has reached out to the city for more details.
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