Body Found of Truck Driver Missing for Three Months in Enormous Sinkhole in Japan
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May 2, 2025 13:35
yashio, japan - The body of a 74-year-old truck driver, whose truck vanished into a massive sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, has been recovered after three months.
Body Found of Truck Driver in Japan Sinkhole Tragedy
The body of a 74-year-old truck driver, missing since January when his truck was swallowed by a 40-meter wide, 15-meter deep sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, has been found.
Tragic Incident
The sinkhole appeared suddenly on January 28, consuming the truck. While the truck's cargo was quickly retrieved, the cabin was dragged downstream and located two weeks later in a sewer pipe.
Recovery Efforts
Search for the driver was halted on February 9 due to safety concerns. After stabilizing the sewer and redirecting water flow, a vertical shaft was excavated to retrieve the cabin.
Identification and Emotional Impact
The body, likely the missing driver, was found on May 1 after a thorough search. Family members express disbelief and sorrow, hoping he fought fear and pain until the end.