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Lucky escape from sink hole plunge

An SUV driver has survived a 15 foot plunge into a sink hole on his way to work.

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A driver has escaped without major injuries after his car fell into a sink hole in a Chicago main street.

Sam Khim, 65, was on his way to work, when the street gave way underneath him.

He barely escaped as water quickly filled his SUV, 15 feet below street level.

The collapse was caused by a defunct brick water main and sewer.

Mr. Khim walked away with only bruises and scars.


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