Road Collapse in Cochabamba: Car Trapped in Sinkhole on Huayna Kapac Avenue

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia – A significant road collapse occurred on Avenida Huayna Kapac in Cochabamba, attributed to an underground water leak. The incident, which was reported yesterday evening, resulted in a large sinkhole that partially trapped a white vehicle. Eyewitness footage shows the car with its front end submerged in the deep cavity, while a person is seen attempting to exit the vehicle. The collapse has severely impacted vehicular traffic in the area, prompting emergency response teams to initiate repair work on the damaged water pipe and the affected roadway. Authorities are working to restore the avenue and ensure public safety following the unexpected infrastructure failure. Fortunately, the driver managed to exit the vehicle with the help of bystanders.