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The Straight Story

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Wed Feb 12, 2014, 10:31 AM Feb 2014

8 Vehicles Swallowed by Sinkhole at National Corvette Museum

UPDATED 8:15 AM -- Bowling Green city spokeswoman Kim Lancaster says the hole opened up at about 5:40 AM, setting off an alarm and a call to the fire department.

The Sky Dome area is an original part of the facility for which construction began in 1992 and was completed in 1994.

Lancaster says information is still being gathered about what exactly happened, but this appears to be the first incident of its kind at the property.

No injuries have been reported.

UPDATED 7:40 AM -- It has been confirmed that 8 vehicles were swallowed by a sinkhole at the Sky Dome at the National Corvette Museum. The sinkhole is estimated to be around 40 feet wide and 20-30 feet deep.

The Museum is open for the day, although the Sky Dome area will remain closed. No one is being allowed into the Sky Dome area, including employees, until the integrity of the structure is investigated further.

http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/BREAKING-Floor-Collapse-at-National-Corvette-Museum-245173671.html?device=phone

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8 Vehicles Swallowed by Sinkhole at National Corvette Museum (Original Post) The Straight Story Feb 2014 OP
Could they have anticipated this? antiquie Feb 2014 #1
Going down with the turtle malaise Feb 2014 #2
This came to mind The Straight Story Feb 2014 #4
Bwaaaaaaaaaah hahahaha malaise Feb 2014 #5
Gives new meaning to Holeshot. Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #3
Oh...the huge manatee! MineralMan Feb 2014 #6
They never recovered after being called 'an ego-tripper's lead sled' in Car & Driver. Octafish Feb 2014 #7
Which state is this? nt LiberalEsto Feb 2014 #8
According to the article, Kentucky (nt) The Straight Story Feb 2014 #9
 

antiquie

(4,299 posts)
1. Could they have anticipated this?
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 10:39 AM
Feb 2014
Phase C is estimated for completion in spring 2013. During Phase C the wetland will be constructed, and an additional 12 acres will be planted with wildflower and grasses - bringing the total planted area to 37 acres. The parking lot will expand as needed, and solar technology enhancements will be made. There will be a sink hole path and viewing location for education and Geological purposes.

http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html
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