Emergency services in Saitama, Japan, worked continuously to rescue a truck driver trapped in a 20-feet deep, 33-feet wide sinkhole. The collapse has caused ground instability, forcing authorities to evacuate residents and restrict water usage. Despite early contact with the driver, rescue operations have been hindered by the unstable ground, leaving the driver's cabin buried beneath debris.
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