A massive sinkhole opened up in Chatsworth as heavy downpours created dangerous conditions across Southern California overnight. The gaping sinkhole swallowed two cars, prompting the dramatic rescue of several people.
A relentless storm wreaked havoc on roadways throughout Los Angeles County, resulting in flash flooding, stranded drivers and in some instances leading to dramatic rescues.As a relentless storm wreaked havoc on roadways throughout Los Angeles County on Monday night, a massive sinkhole in one neighborhood swallowed two cars, leading to a dramatic rescue by firefighters.
Two people were inside each of the two vehicles, which were swallowed by the 15-foot-deep sinkhole. The two occupants of the pickup truck were able to escape on their own. "Meanwhile, the road continued to slough and although firefighters had tried to stabilize the vehicle, it was shifting and starting to roll within the sinkhole," the statement said. "With the entire road compromised, firefighters had to make an immediate rescue to save the lives of the two people trapped."Firefighters used an aerial ladder to position the rescuers over the hole, and a rope operation lowered a firefighter who secured each victim and hoisted them to safety.
Iverson Road will remain closed for an undetermined duration while city agencies evaluate it and determine the repairs required, officials said.
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