A car plunged into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a road in northern China.

Video filmed in the city of Baoding in Hebei Province on January 5, shows a white car getting trapped in a large hole in a road, with the front of it being lifted upwards.

A section of the road suddenly collapsed on Jingbai Avenue in Baigou New City. A car, in travel, plunged into the sinkhole, with nearly half of its body submerged.

On January 6, local traffic police responded, stating that the vehicle had been successfully lifted out of the sinkhole, and the occupants were unharmed.

Authorities from the local comprehensive administrative law enforcement bureau revealed that they have reported the incident to relevant departments, investigating the cause, and promptly initiating road repairs.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月5日，河北保定市，白沟新城京白大街路段一处路面突然塌陷，行驶中轿车掉进坑内，近半个车身陷入其中。目击市民拍摄的现场视频显示，一辆白色小车陷入路面的大坑中，车头向上翘起，交警赶到现场疏散车辆。6日，辖区交警回应称，目前车已吊出，车内人员无大碍。当地综合行政执法分局工作人员介绍，此事已向相关科室反馈，正在调查原因，并及时修路。