Massive Sinkhole Opens Up on Street in China

A local resident expressed concerns about the safety of residential complexes and office towers near the site following the collapse of the ground.

A large sinkhole appears in a road during construction of a metro line in Shanghai, China, in a still from video released on Feb. 12, 2026. Social media via Reuters/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

A large sinkhole has opened on a street in Shanghai, swallowing a section of the road and engulfing nearby construction structures in the Chinese financial hub.

The incident occurred on Feb. 12 at a subway construction site in the Minhang district of southwestern Shanghai, local authorities confirmed to state media.