A sinkhole swallowed a motorcyclist in Seoul near an elementary school, with rescue efforts ongoing.

A 20-meter-wide sinkhole swallowed a motorcyclist in Seoul, South Korea, on March 24, 2025, near an elementary school in Gangdong Ward. Rescue efforts are ongoing after the incident, which also injured a car driver. The sinkhole has affected four out of six lanes on the road, with safety measures being called for by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to prevent further accidents.