Shanghai Sinkhole Swallows Road in Captivating CCTV Footage
February 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Shanghai Sinkhole Incident Caught on Camera
A CCTV video has been released showing the moment a large sinkhole appeared in a busy road in Shanghai, China. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
According to authorities, the cause of the sinkhole was identified as a leak at a nearby subway construction site. The leak is believed to have caused the ground to collapse, resulting in the formation of the sinkhole.
The CCTV footage shows the moment the sinkhole appeared, with part of the road being swallowed by the hole. The video has been shared widely on social media platforms.
Details about the incident are as follows: a leak at a subway construction site led to the appearance of a large sinkhole in a busy road in Shanghai. Authorities have confirmed that this is the cause of the incident.
The CCTV footage provides visual evidence of the event, showing the sudden appearance of the sinkhole and its impact on the surrounding area. The video has been captured by security cameras installed at the scene.
Further information about the incident is not available at this time.
Source: Al Jazeera