Drone footage shows giant sinkhole in German town after deadly floods

Several people in a western German town have died after their houses collapsed when the ground beneath them sank suddenly, regional authorities said. Rescuers rushed Friday to help people trapped in their homes in the town of Erftstadt, southwest of Cologne. Heavy rainfall and devastating floods have left at least 110 people dead in parts of western Germany and Belgium. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for hundreds more still unaccounted for or in danger.

Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub

What is causing the floods in Europe? ► https://www.theguardian.com/en....vironment/2021/jul/1

'It's all wrecked': German town stunned by flood damage ► https://www.theguardian.com/wo....rld/2021/jul/16/all-

Death toll exceeds 120 as Germany and Belgium hit by deadly floods ► https://www.theguardian.com/wo....rld/2021/jul/16/west

The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg

Website ► https://www.theguardian.com
Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian
Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian