Rescue efforts continue for truck driver trapped in Japan sinkhole

Rescue efforts are ongoing for a truck driver trapped in a large sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, for over 24 hours. The sinkhole, which is approximately 33 feet wide and 20 feet deep, opened up unexpectedly, causing the truck to fall in just before 10 AM local time. Initially, the 74-year-old driver was responsive, but he has since become uncommunicative, prompting concerns for his safety. The situation is complicated by the emergence of a second, larger sinkhole nearby, leading to the evacuation of residents within a 650-foot radius due to fears of gas pipe ruptures. Emergency workers have managed to extract the truck's cargo portion, but the driver's cabin remains submerged, and rescue operations have had to pause due to instability in the area. Investigations suggest that the sinkholes may have been caused by a corroded underground sewer pipe, raising concerns about similar vulnerabilities in nearby areas.