Watch: Moment boat sinks in giant hole in Shropshire canal

Published: 12/22/2025
Watch: Moment boat sinks in giant hole in Shropshire canal
A boat sank in a Shropshire canal after a massive hole appeared, causing flooding concerns. Aerial footage shows an embankment failure in Whitchurch, leaving boats stranded or precariously perched. Emergency services responded, with no reported casualties. The Canal and River Trust attributed the incident to the embankment collapse.