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Title: A landslide collapsed a sidewalk and consumed two women walking down a street in China
Post by: Elderberry on August 01, 2020, 02:03:17 pm

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Shocking footage captured the moment where two women walk along the sidewalk next to a busy road and then fall into a deep hole. The incident took place in Chongqing.

Officials believe the collapse was caused by a landslide due to recent heavy rain in the region. The investigation is reportedly ongoing.

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Title: Re: A landslide collapsed a sidewalk and consumed two women walking down a street in China
Post by: Axeslinger on August 01, 2020, 02:07:56 pm

Well....that’s gotta suck

Title: Re: A landslide collapsed a sidewalk and consumed two women walking down a street in China
Post by: PeteS in CA on August 01, 2020, 03:16:42 pm

Chongqing is a bit upstream from the Three Gorges Dam, in the area that has received very heavy rain and flooding.

Title: Re: A landslide collapsed a sidewalk and consumed two women walking down a street in China
Post by: mountaineer on August 02, 2020, 11:53:54 pm

Oy, what a day I'm having!