Odesa: minibus No. 127 swallowed by a sinkhole during the rain.
01.10.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
01.10.2025
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Incident in Odesa: minibus sank into the ground
On Tuesday, September 30, an unexpected incident occurred in Odesa during a heavy downpour - a minibus found itself in a real sinkhole on the road. Video of this unusual phenomenon quickly spread across local social networks. As reported by the publication 'Hlavkom', the situation occurred at the intersection of Lustdorfskaya and Levitan streets with minibus No. 127. Fortunately, no one was injured.According to information from the local publication 'Dumskaya', similar ground collapses in this area happen almost annually, so this case is not unique. It is good that there are no casualties as a result of the incident. Rescue services are already on site, trying to pull the minibus out of the sinkhole. This is just one example of the consequences of natural disasters in the region, as 9 people, including one child, have died due to the heavy downpour and flooding, and rescue operations are ongoing.The situation in Odesa highlights the relevance of infrastructure and safety issues in the city, especially in the face of unpredictable weather events. Local authorities must find ways to improve road conditions and prevent similar incidents in the future.Read also
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