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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

Japan Sinkhole - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

A truck that fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened on a road near Tokyo has captured national attention as attempts to rescue the elderly driver drag on. Residents near the hole have taken shelter at a local school, and there were worries Thursday about flooding and leaking sewage water. There's also been a renewed debate about Japan’s aging infrastructure.

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