A sinkhole on a street in Dazhou City, located in China's Sichuan province, opened up and collapsed, taking down four pedestrians with two declared dead.<br /><br />Video of the October 7 incident shows the passerbys falling into the 10 square-metre sinkhole. According to the surveillance footage, the incident happened just before 2:30 pm.<br /><br />The rescue proved difficult due to a network of underground pipes beneath the street, requiring the use of heavy mechanical equipment. Local media reported that fire officials suffered a second collapse during the rescue, but were aided to safety as they were harnessed with safety ropes.<br /><br />Authorities are continuing their search and rescue operations for the two other pedestrians who have not been found.
