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WATCH: Scooter rider on phone drives straight into sinkhole

It's not a good idea to be on the phone while riding a scooter, especially if there is a huge sinkhole on the road.

A scooter rider, oblivious to what was in front of him, drove straight into the five-metre sinkhole in Beihai City in China, miraculously escaping without serious injury.

Video shows him approaching the giant hole in the road and he does not appear to make any attempt to slow down or stop.

The accident happened in China. Source: LiveLeak
The accident happened in China. Source: LiveLeak
The rider does not appear to slow down as he approaches the sinkhole. Source: LiveLeak
The rider does not appear to slow down as he approaches the sinkhole. Source: LiveLeak

He is then seen climbing out of the sinkhole without any help.

It has been reported that the sinkhole measured more than five metres across and was more than two metres deep.

The moment the roadway collapsed was also caught on camera.

The sinkhole opening up was also caught on camera. Source: LiveLeak
The sinkhole opening up was also caught on camera. Source: LiveLeak

According to Liveleak, it is believed a water main break might be to blame for the mess.

The road is expected to be closed for at least a month while repairs are carried out.