Giant sinkhole swallows part of Illinois soccer field where children often play

A giant sinkhole has swallowed the centre of a soccer complex that was built over an operating limestone mine in southern Illinois, taking down a large light pole and leaving a gaping chasm where squads of kids often play. But no injuries were reported after the sinkhole opened Wednesday morning.

Giant sinkhole swallows part of Illinois soccer field where children often play
A large field with multiple sportsfields is split apart by a round sinkhole that has torn the field covering, revealing dirt underneath.

A giant sinkhole has swallowed the centre of a soccer complex that was built over an operating limestone mine in southern Illinois, taking down a large light pole and leaving a gaping chasm where squads of kids often play. But no injuries were reported after the sinkhole opened Wednesday morning.