Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Giant sinkhole swallows boats in England's canal
A big hole suddenly appeared in a canal in England.
This hole was very large, about 50 by 50 meters.
Two boats fell into the hole and got stuck in the mud, while a third boat was tilted over the edge.
Emergency teams came to help and rescued more than 10 people.
No one was hurt.
The area is now stable, but people are being asked to stay away.
The boats in the canal are like floating homes or used for fun activities.
A massive sinkhole, measuring 50 by 50 meters, developed in the Shropshire Union Canal in Whitchurch, England.
Two boats were trapped in the sinkhole, while a third was tilted over the edge.
Emergency services declared a 'major incident' and rescued more than 10 people.
No injuries were reported, and the situation was later assessed as 'stable'.
The public has been urged to stay away from the area as response teams continue to manage the incident.
- Who
- Emergency services and rescue teams
- What
- A giant sinkhole developed in a canal, swallowing boats
- When
- The incident was declared at 5:17 am
- Where
- Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
- Why
- The cause of the sinkhole is not specified in the articles
- Location
- Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
- Size of sinkhole
- 50 by 50 meters (approximately 164 square feet)
- Number of boats affected
- 3
- Number of people rescued
- More than 10
- Injuries reported
- None
- Incident declared
- 5:17 am
- Incident status
- Stable