China Sinkhole 2013: 10-Meter Sinkhole Swallows Five in Shenzhen (Photo)

China sinkhole
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After several reported sinkholes in different states in the US recently, the incident shifted to China on Monday evening.

At least five people reportedly died after being gobbled-up by a huge, 33-foot sinkhole in Shenzhen, a highly industrialized area in southern China.

The Shenzhen sinkhole, estimated to be 10-meters wide, opened up in front of the Huamao Industrial Park.

Information about the China sinkhole was initially published on China's Twitter-like social network, Sina Weibo.

Reports say that the sinkhole opened up during the time that workers are about to make a night-shift.

As of posting, no definite number was provided on how many people fell into the sinkhole.

A report by Shanghai Daily newspaper said that a man was saved by rescuers.

Rescue operations is still ongoing as of Tuesday and no deadline has been set for the activity.

These sinkholes in China is usually caused by construction works brought about by the rapid development around the country.

Last March, another sinkhole was captured by surveillance cameras also in Shenzhen.

Just the other day, a sinkhole reportedly opened up in New Jersey.