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Vehicle swallowed up by sinkhole in Belmont, driver guided to safety
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Key Points:
- A driver became trapped when their SUV got stuck in a sinkhole on a softened road in Belmont during a powerful nor’easter.
- The incident occurred near the corner of Holden and Slade streets after heavy rain caused water to pour out from under the road.
- Police arrived and helped the driver exit the vehicle through the passenger side, then sheltered them from the rain in a police cruiser.
- Residents noted that storms often cause issues with the local pipes, contributing to road instability in the area.
