Police officer rescues woman from flooded sinkhole in Virginia
A police officer has successfully rescued a driver after her vehicle plummeted into a sinkhole triggered by a burst water main in Virginia, United States.
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According to Euronews, the incident occurred after a water main failure created a large sinkhole, causing the woman's car to fall into the flooded cavity. Bodycam footage released following the event captures the rescue operation, showing the officer entering the water to reach the trapped driver.
Bystanders were filmed assisting the officer by helping to steady him as he successfully pulled the woman to safety. No further details regarding the extent of the damage or the condition of the driver have been provided in the report.
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