Cars fall ten meters into the depths: photo shows giant sinkhole in Italy.. As of: March 29, 2024, 2:38 p.m By: Michelle Brey CommentsPressSplit In Italy the ground opened up.

Two cars fell many metersinto the depths. In Rome, the underground is partially hollow in many places. For years, people built and dug underground. But the weather also plays a major role. Occasional heavy rainfall ensures that the ground is literally washed out. Sinkholes in Italy are not uncommon - but why?