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Truck Swallowed by Sinkhole in Beaumont | Austin News
A Beaumont, Texas driver narrowly escaped injury when a sinkhole swallowed his pickup truck—complete with a burst water main and rushing water. Emergency crews raced to the scene, extracting the driver safely and stabilizing the mess. City officials blame aging infrastructure and weather fluctuations for the collapse, praising the coordinated response. The water main was repaired by afternoon, restoring service without boil notices, but the intersection remains closed as crews tackle underground repairs and road restoration. Residents are urged to reroute while work continues. Listen in…
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