Large sinkhole opens in west Houston neighborhood, no injuries reported

HOUSTON — Eight families were surprised and had to be evacuated Saturday when a massive sinkhole opened up in their west Houston neighborhood.

Authorities say an underground cistern, a type of water storage tank, collapsed, creating a large crater amid townhouses.

No one was injured, but the area was sealed off with caution tape while engineers assessed the damage and ensured the sinkhole would not grow larger.

@HoustonFire Firefighters are currently on scene at 405 Sutherland Terrace Place due to a ground collapse. No one was injured. 8 homes have been evacuated as a precaution. Building engineers are on scene assessing the damage. pic.twitter.com/0efmNl3tBo

— Houston Fire Department (@HoustonFire) July 27, 2024