Giant sinkhole opens in Guatemala - in pictures

  • At least two people are missing, and three others were injured in Guatemala on Saturday after two giant sinkholes opened up in a street south of Guatemala City, the Central American country's capital. AFP
    At least two people are missing, and three others were injured in Guatemala on Saturday after two giant sinkholes opened up in a street south of Guatemala City, the Central American country's capital. AFP
  • The three people were injured when their vehicle plunged into a sinkhole about 15 metres deep. They were rescued hours later by emergency services. AFP
    The three people were injured when their vehicle plunged into a sinkhole about 15 metres deep. They were rescued hours later by emergency services. AFP
  • Rescue teams and members of the Guatemalan army entered the sinkhole to search for the two missing people.
    Rescue teams and members of the Guatemalan army entered the sinkhole to search for the two missing people.
  • People shout out the names of missing relatives who fell into the hole. AFP
    People shout out the names of missing relatives who fell into the hole. AFP
  • The sinkholes formed on a street in the municipality of Villa Nueva, 20 kilometres south of Guatemala City. AP Photo
    The sinkholes formed on a street in the municipality of Villa Nueva, 20 kilometres south of Guatemala City. AP Photo
  • Guatemala's national disaster relief agency, Conred, has set up in the area to investigate the sinkholes and determine if there are any risks to nearby residents. Reuters
    Guatemala's national disaster relief agency, Conred, has set up in the area to investigate the sinkholes and determine if there are any risks to nearby residents. Reuters
  • Sinkholes are a common, often fatal, occurrence in Guatemala City. AFP
    Sinkholes are a common, often fatal, occurrence in Guatemala City. AFP
  • In 2007, the country's largest sinkhole, pictured, swallowed homes and a lorry and killed three people when the ground suddenly gave way. EPA
    In 2007, the country's largest sinkhole, pictured, swallowed homes and a lorry and killed three people when the ground suddenly gave way. EPA
  • In 2010 a three-storey building dramatically disappeared into a 90-metre-deep sinkhole in Guatemala City. Reuters
    In 2010 a three-storey building dramatically disappeared into a 90-metre-deep sinkhole in Guatemala City. Reuters