Ground collapses in Shanghai, massive sinkhole swallows busy road

A dramatic video from Shanghai shows the exact moment the ground suddenly collapsed, swallowing a busy roadway. The footage spread rapidly online and highlights how fragile urban infrastructure can be under unexpected conditions.

The clip from Shanghai, China, captures workers watching in disbelief as the street caves in. Construction crews had reported a water leak the day before, but no one expected such a sudden collapse. As the sinkhole grew, people ran to safety, while cracks appeared in nearby buildings. The incident has sparked renewed concerns about underground erosion and city safety.