An unforeseen disaster in Gordon Moore Park

Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, became the center of attention Wednesday morning after a huge sinkhole swallowed part of the football field. The incident occurred about 18 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri, and shocked local residents and park officials.

Chaos on the football field: video from the scene

CCTV footage obtained by local media shows a huge sinkhole opening up on the football field. The moment when the lighting mast of the stadium falls, and a pile of debris rises into the air, looks like a scene from a disaster movie.

"It was surreal. Something like a movie where the ground just disappears under your feet," said Michael Haynes, director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

Magnitude of the disaster: dimensions of the failure and possible causes

According to data from the drone, the diameter of the funnel is more than 30 meters, and the depth reaches about 15 meters. Previous versions of the causes of the disaster are associated with the operation of mines that have been in the area for decades.

"I was told it was an anomaly. We will wait for the investigation to be completed," Haynes said.

The cost of damages and the future of the park

Gordon Moore Park was renovated in 2019 and the soccer fields cost more than $1 million to build. Currently, all scheduled activities have been canceled and the park is closed indefinitely while the cause of the collapse is under investigation. Michael Haynes expressed hope that the city will not have to pay for the repair work itself.

Results and forecasts

The incident at Gordon Moore Park served as a reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the importance of careful monitoring of infrastructure. Local residents and the park administration are eagerly awaiting the results of the investigation, hoping for the speedy recovery of their favorite recreation area.

Editor: Emilia Morozova