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Truck cabin found in sewer pipe in Saitama sinkhole rescue operation

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Despite the development, the truck’s 74-year-old driver remained missing as of Thursday morning.

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Truck cabin found in sewer pipe in Saitama sinkhole rescue operation

Despite the development, the truck’s 74-year-old driver remained missing as of Thursday morning.

2 months ago·Japan

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読売新聞オンライン

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Local Areas in Japan Inspect Sewage Systems Following Sinkhole in Saitama Pref.; Hole Thought to have Been Caused By Damaged Sewer Pipe

A second slope is being created in efforts to rescue a truck driver trapped in a sinkhole at an intersection in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture. However, the level of water that has accumulated inside the hole is still high, hampering the operation.

2 months ago·Japan

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Japan Today

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Massive sinkhole in Saitama highlights risk of old pipes

A massive sinkhole in Saitama Prefecture that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, highlights the risk posed by Japan's aging pipes. Emergency workers have been striving in vain to reach the 74-year-old man, who rescuers have had no contact with…

2 months ago·Sakado, Japan

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The Straits Times

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Japan’s Olympic pool-sized sinkhole highlights risk of old pipes

1.2 milion people in Saitama have been asked to refrain from non-essential use of water, like taking baths.

2 months ago·Singapore

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Massive sinkhole in Japan highlights risk of ageing pipes

TOKYO: A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, highlights the risk posed by Japan's ageing pipes. Emergency

2 months ago·Singapore

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Rescue Efforts Underway After Truck Driver is Trapped in Sinkhole in Japan - Gazette Review

A large sinkhole appeared in Saitama Prefecture last week, swallowing a truck along with its 74-year-old driver. Rescuer workers were immediately dispatched to the area. They initially heard the driver’s calls for help but soon lost contact. In efforts to rescue the man, they tried lifting part of the truck out of the pit using cranes and also sent drones. However, the rescue efforts were suspended after a few days as further cave-ins made the g…

2 months ago

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