Garbage truck falls into sinkhole caused by water leak in Mexico City

A garbage truck became partially trapped when it fell into a sinkhole that opened up due to a water leak in the San Pedro de los Pinos neighborhood, located in the Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City. The incident occurred on Calle 3, near the Viaducto Río Becerra.

Emergency responders, including personnel from the Secretariat of Citizen Security, firefighters, Civil Protection, and Urban Services, were dispatched to the scene. Their immediate actions focused on securing the area to prevent further risks to pedestrians and motorists and to commence the complex operation of retrieving the heavy vehicle.

According to local authorities, the water leak that triggered the sinkhole was already being addressed. A specialized crane was expected to arrive to assist in extracting the garbage truck from the collapsed pavement. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Officials worked to manage traffic and ensure public safety while the recovery efforts were underway. The situation highlights the infrastructure challenges that can arise from underground water leaks, leading to sudden ground collapses.