A dramatic incident occurred early Wednesday morning in Ioannina, Greece, when a section of the road outside a high school on Velissariou Street, Ioannina collapsed, swallowing a municipal cleaning vehicle.

Local media report that, miraculously, no one was injured in the event. Emergency services arrived quickly to assess the scene and secure the area.

The cause of the sinkhole remains unknown, and authorities are investigating potential factors behind the sudden collapse of the roadway. Traffic in the surrounding area has been temporarily disrupted as crews work to ensure public safety.

City officials have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid the immediate vicinity until further notice, while engineers examine the structural integrity of nearby roads.