A car in China narrowly avoided disaster when a section of the road suddenly collapsed, creating a large sinkhole.
A car in China narrowly avoided disaster when a section of the road suddenly collapsed, creating a large sinkhole.
A car in China narrowly avoided disaster when a section of the road suddenly collapsed, creating a large sinkhole.

According to China-based news outlet 'Xiaoxiang Morning Herald', the incident occurred in Aihua Town, Yunnan province, when a section of Yingxin Road suddenly collapsed.

Surveillance footage widely shared by local netizens shows the vehicle speeding across the affected area, nearly plunging into the hole. Local authorities confirmed that the incident occurred due to sudden road subsidence.

The Yun County Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau has begun emergency repairs at the site.