Mumbai (Maharashtra): A vehicle on Sunday has been completely swallowed by a sinkhole in a residential complex in Ghatkopar in Mumbai.
As per police officials, there used to be a small well in the area which was later filled with concrete to be converted into a parking spot. The concrete was washed away due to a heavy downpour in Mumbai since Tuesday. The incident took place at society at Ghatkopar West Kama Lane.
"Officers and staff of the local Ghatkopar police station were present at the spot", said Nagraj Majge, Inspector in charge of Ghatkopar Traffic Department. "Later, a crane was brought to take out the car. No injuries have been reported so far", he added.
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