Aerial view of a giant hole in a road, caused by the collapse of a drainage system due to heavy rains that hit the country, in Villa Nueva, 15 km south of Guatemala City, on September 25, 2022. - Four people traveling in a car suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital after they fell into a giant hole in a road, rescuers said. (Photo by Johan ORDONEZ / AFP)
Aerial view of a giant hole in a road, caused by the collapse of a drainage system due to heavy rains that hit the country, in Villa Nueva, 15 km south of Guatemala City, on September 25, 2022. - Four people traveling in a car suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital after they fell into a giant hole in a road, rescuers said. (Photo by Johan ORDONEZ / AFP)
The three people were injured when their vehicle plunged into a sinkhole about 15 metres deep. They were rescued hours later by emergency services. AFP
The three people were injured when their vehicle plunged into a sinkhole about 15 metres deep. They were rescued hours later by emergency services. AFP
Rescue teams and members of the Guatemalan army entered the sinkhole to search for the two missing people.
Rescue teams and members of the Guatemalan army entered the sinkhole to search for the two missing people.
People shout out the names of missing relatives who fell into the hole. AFP
People shout out the names of missing relatives who fell into the hole. AFP
The sinkholes formed on a street in the municipality of Villa Nueva, 20 kilometres south of Guatemala City. AP Photo
The sinkholes formed on a street in the municipality of Villa Nueva, 20 kilometres south of Guatemala City. AP Photo
Guatemala's national disaster relief agency, Conred, has set up in the area to investigate the sinkholes and determine if there are any risks to nearby residents. Reuters
Guatemala's national disaster relief agency, Conred, has set up in the area to investigate the sinkholes and determine if there are any risks to nearby residents. Reuters
Sinkholes are a common, often fatal, occurrence in Guatemala City. AFP
Sinkholes are a common, often fatal, occurrence in Guatemala City. AFP
In 2007, the country's largest sinkhole, pictured, swallowed homes and a lorry and killed three people when the ground suddenly gave way. EPA
In 2007, the country's largest sinkhole, pictured, swallowed homes and a lorry and killed three people when the ground suddenly gave way. EPA
In 2010 a three-storey building dramatically disappeared into a 90-metre-deep sinkhole in Guatemala City. Reuters
In 2010 a three-storey building dramatically disappeared into a 90-metre-deep sinkhole in Guatemala City. Reuters

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The chasms were caused by the collapse of a drainage system after heavy rains

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