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A giant sinkhole has abruptly emerged in the middle of a soccer field in Illinois following the collapse of a limestone mine nearby, according to
The sinkhole, as it appears in the footage, measures about 100 feet and 30 feet deep, according to local officials. There were no reported injuries or casualties, but all sporting events have been cancelled. The incident occurred at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, where an underground mine operated by New Frontier Materials is also built. The site is about 30 km north of St. Louis, Missouri.
In a statement given to media outlets, the construction materials company confirmed that the mine “experienced a surface subsidence” and opened a sink hole at the park, adding that an investigation is now underway.-affiliated network. “It’s never been brought up before so I’m told it’s an anomaly. We’ll wait until the investigation is complete.
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