Another sinkhole appeared in Turkey

Massive sinkhole appears overnight ( 1.Jan.2012)

A massive sinkhole suddenly appeared overnight on January 1 in Gelik district of Zonguldak city.

The sinkhole is about 30 meter deep and 15 meter wide.

Residents shocked when they woke up and saw huge sinkhole.

Previously, on June 1 2011, a sinkhole appeared in Eskisehir city and a parked car fell into the pit.

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Comment by lonne rey on December 7, 2012 at 2:00pm

Captured on camera: Shocking moment snow-covered pedestrian bridge collapses without warning

The snow-covered pedestrian bridge collapsed without warning in Corum, Turkey
One student was reported to have suffered minor injuries, but there were no other casualties
Footage taken from a security camera shows one youngster standing inches from the walkway as it starts to crumble
The cause of the collapse is not known

Walkers strolling along this snowy street had a nasty surprise when a pedestrian bridge suddenly collapsed without warning.

A security camera captured the shock of passersby as a large section of the walkway - which was weighted down by snow - crumbled in Corum, Turkey.

One student is understood to have been injured when the bridge suddenly collapsed, but there were no other casualties.