Canal embankment collapse swallows narrowboat in Whitchurch
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
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Couple's Christmas saved after canal sinkhole strands boat
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Major incident as sinkhole swallows boats in Shropshire
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were rescued with no casualties reported. Watch the dramatic drone footage.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole causes major incident on Whitchurch canal
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a large sinkhole drained a canal section. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Follow for live updates.
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