74-year-old truck driver stuck in Saitama sinkhole for 3 days.

Rescue efforts for a truck driver trapped in a Saitama sinkhole are stalled due to worsening ground conditions after three days.

Alright, picture this: a 74-year-old truck driver got caught up in a crazy scene over in Saitama Prefecture. This man was just doing his job when a road decided to pull a disappearing act! It all went down Tuesday morning—boom, the ground collapsed at a busy intersection, creating a massive sinkhole about 5 meters wide and 10 meters deep.

Now, three days later, rescue efforts are struggling big time. Ground conditions are getting worse, making it tough to get the guy out. Witnesses say he literally fell into this giant hole right after the road gave way. They keep trying to reach him, but man, progress is moving slower than a tortoise on a Sunday stroll!

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