Huge sinkhole disrupts traffic in central Fukuoka

Huge sinkhole disrupts traffic in central Fukuoka

A huge sinkhole is pictured at a crossing near JR Hakata Station in downtown Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2016. While there were no immediate reports of injury, the road apparently caved in around 5:15 a.m., disrupting traffic and causing blackouts, according to local authorities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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