A red Seat Ibiza unexpectedly plunged into a sinkhole in La María, Puebla, on the night of Friday, June 19, 2026. The driver couldn’t avoid the sudden collapse hidden beneath a large puddle just before merging onto the highway bridge toward the Marriott hotel.

Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, managing traffic disruptions caused by the incident. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. What caught social media’s attention, however, was a video of a woman laughing moments after the car fell into the hole, adding an unusual twist to an otherwise alarming event.

By the morning of Saturday, June 20, 2026, Puebla’s Secretariat of Infrastructure dispatched teams to assess and address the sinkhole on the Puebla-Tlaxcala road near La María. Preliminary reports from municipal authorities suggest the collapse was likely caused by the failure of a drainage line located about four meters underground. Technical staff continue to investigate the situation.

This incident highlights the challenges urban infrastructure faces in rapidly growing cities like Puebla. As the city explores innovative transport solutions such as cable cars and teleféricos, which promise to reduce road congestion and improve connectivity, addressing foundational infrastructure issues remains crucial for public safety and sustainable urban development.