A sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, traps an elderly driver and prompts 1.2 million residents to limit water use.

In Yashio, Japan, a sinkhole has swallowed a truck, trapping a 74-year-old driver, and has merged with a larger hole. Authorities are asking 1.2 million residents to cut back on water use, like showers and laundry, to prevent sewage leaks and stabilize the ground to aid rescue efforts. The unstable ground and seeping water have made rescue difficult, with the risk of further landslides and road collapses.

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