A massive sinkhole has developed in a canal in the English county of Shropshire, trapping two boats in deep mud and prompting emergency services to declare a “major incident.”
An image released by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service shows the two canal boats trapped in the sinkhole – which measures approximately 50 by 50 meters (approximately 164 square feet) – while a third boat leans over the sinkhole’s slope.
Canal boats are long vessels designed to navigate Britain’s system of narrow canals. Historically, the boats were used to transport cargo but have since evolved into floating homes and are also used for recreational purposes.
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