Alton Football Pitch Collapses: 100-Foot Sinkhole Swallows Field
- BY Dhiren
- June 27, 2024
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Imagine a quiet soccer field that is packed with hustle for one second and then disappears.
In a horrific incident seen on video, a 100-foot-wide sinkhole consumed a portion of an Illinois soccer field, forcing it to vanish in an instant of destruction.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at Gordon Moore Community Park in Alton, Illinois, and the footage recorded on surveillance cameras has everyone scratching their heads.
100-Foot Wide Sinkhole Opens Up in Illinois, Swallowing Soccer Field
“I can’t imagine if there were such a bunch of people out here,” Alton Recreation and Parks Director Michael Haynes told News Nation Now. “We’re lucky,” he said, referring to what happened in a small town on the Mississippi River’s eastern bank. Officials and park officials verified that no injuries were reported.
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Haynes reported the crater as being around 100 feet broad and 30 feet deep. Fortunately, the field was vacant at the time of the incident.
NEW: Surveillance footage captures the moment a 100 foot wide and 30 foot deep sinkhole swallows a soccer field in Alton, Illinois.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 27, 2024
The footage shows bleachers and a light pole getting completely swallowed by the sinkhole at Gordon Moore Park.
According to local reports, the… pic.twitter.com/NPfgz6LLBH
“The authorities stated, ‘We’re waiting to hear back from the mining company and see what the geologists and engineers have to say about it.'”
“We decided to shut down the whole facility for now,” they stated, highlighting that the public area will stay closed until an official notification that all sections, except the soccer fields, are secure.
What caused the Big Sinkhole in Alton, which Measured 100 Feet?
The horrific incident begins near the sidelines and quickly covers a light tower. It is believed that an old underground mine belonging to New Frontier Materials exists under the earth.
The mine’s ceiling is very narrow, measuring 40-50 feet. The tragic accident created a big hole at least 100 feet wide and deep, seriously near another mine, increasing fears about potential additional damage.
Oh my gosh. That is unpredictable! My three children and I come here all the time. Strangely, my oldest wants to play soccer, which scares me,” stated a local.
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“I can’t believe the footage of that creature,” remarked one person. Another added, “We came to the park today to play tennis and pickleball, but it seems that won’t be happening.”
“Inspectors and experts from New Frontier Materials will seal the damaged area and keep it off limits for an extended period while they inspect the mine and make repairs.” The incident reported to the Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) by regulations resulted in no injuries, sources confirmed.
