Water rushes over a car that has plunged into a sinkhole in east Baltimore.
© WBFF / Maggie YbarraWater rushes over a car that has plunged into a sinkhole in east Baltimore.
A woman escaped after her car plunged into a large sinkhole in east Baltimore early Saturday morning.

The sinkhole appeared in the 900 block of North Chester Street over a stretch of new pavement. Water rushed into the sinkhole and submerged the car, according to bystanders.

Police said that a 50-year-old woman was able to exit the vehicle safely and without injury.

Baltimore City Department of Transportation said DOT and Department of Public Works crews were on scene hours later at North Chester Street and Ashland Avenue preparing to repair a broken 12-inch water main.

"Please avoid the area, expect traffic impacts, and follow posted detours," Baltimore City DOT said in a social media post. "Thank you for your patience as crews work to restore the area safely."


There was a similar incident in east Baltimore last summer.

A sinkhole consumed part of a car in the 3600 block of Brehms Lane on July 17, 2025.

That sinkhole quickly filled with water, too.

Fox45 is working to gather additional information.