Car falls into sinkhole as road caves in near Chennai’s Tidel Park
A car fell into a large sinkhole that opened on a busy IT corridor road in Chennai, India. While the vehicle was damaged, both occupants were rescued without serious injury.
Why it matters
The incident highlights recurring infrastructure and urban planning issues in Chennai, as this is the second such event on the same road in recent years.
A car fell into a deep sinkhole that suddenly developed after a section of Rajiv Gandhi Salai (IT Expressway) caved in near Tidel Park on Thursday (October 8, 2026).
The incident occurred around 10.50 am amid peak-hour traffic on the IT Corridor. The SUV was proceeding from Adyar towards Taramani when the road caved in, causing the car to fall and then roll over in the pit.
The driver, Praveen, 27, sustained minor injuries. A 52-year-old woman was also in the car. Both occupants managed to escape from the vehicle before it fell completely into the pit, the police said. Traffic police personnel on duty and other motorists rushed to their rescue.
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