Backyard Sinkhole Traps Phoenix Man and Pickup Truck After Severe Storms
A Phoenix man was rescued from a nearly six-foot-deep sinkhole in his own backyard Sunday afternoon after heavy weekend storms caused the ground to give way, trapping both him and his pickup truck, KTAR News reported.
Phoenix fire crews responded to the residential property near 24th Street and Thomas Road around 3 p.m. on November 2, finding the homeowner trapped inside the cavity with a chest injury. Serena O’Sullivan, reporting for KTAR News, noted that the sudden geological collapse occurred amid widespread storm activity and flooding that prompted highway closures and evacuations across Arizona.
The Rescue Operation Near 24th Street and Thomas Road
The emergency response required careful tactical precision from first responders on the scene. Because the victim’s pickup truck had also partially plunged into the six-foot hole alongside him, crews had to prioritize stabilization efforts before attempting an extraction.
According to statements gathered by Yahoo from Phoenix Fire Department spokesperson Captain DJ Lee, firefighters first secured the unstable vehicle to prevent it from sliding any deeper into the void. Once the truck was anchored, a rescue technician descended into the cavity. Crews evaluated the man’s chest injuries on-site before lifting him to safety.
Paramedics transported the patient to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Fire officials confirmed that no firefighters sustained injuries during the operation.
Storm Fallout and Ongoing Investigation
Local authorities attribute the sudden backyard collapse directly to the torrential downpours that hit the Phoenix area on November 1. By Sunday afternoon, police tape cordoned off a portion of the residence’s backyard, and no one answered the door when reporters attempted contact, as documented in coverage by Yahoo and AZFamily.
While the man was safely recovered and stabilized at a hospital, officials have not yet provided a comprehensive structural assessment of the property or detailed what remediation measures the homeowner will face as severe weather impacts continue to challenge local infrastructure across the region.
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