UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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  • Video Location: Whitchurch, UK Video Recording Date/Time: December 22, Shropshire, 2025 at about 10:58h, England

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