Car Swallowed by Sinkhole in Mexico City After Torrential Rains

Mexico City Sinkhole Swallows Car After Heavy Rains A car was swallowed by a sinkhole that opened up in the Granjas México neighborhood of Iztacalco, Mexico City, on May 30, 2025, due to intense rainfall. The incident, captured on video by Azteca Noticias, shows the car partially submerged in the large fissure in the road. Authorities from Protección Civil immediately responded, cordoning off the area to prevent further accidents. "The intense rain has caused significant damage to the infrastructure," stated a Protección Civil official at the scene. The video shows the extent of the damage, with the sinkhole visibly large and deep. Repairs are underway. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of heavy rainfall and the importance of infrastructure maintenance. The incident caused no injuries.