Motorcyclist killed by giant Seoul sinkhole

Ring of death: A view of the vast sinkhole which opened up at an intersection in the southeast of Seoul during the evening rush hour. — AFP

ONE person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole.

The vast hole opened up at an intersection in the southeast of the South Korean capital during the evening rush hour on Monday.