Car falls into sinkhole after burst water main in Canning Vale
Posted Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:31amTue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:31amTue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:31am, updated Tue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:39amTue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:39amTue 8 Sep 2026 at 10:39am
A burst water main in Perth’s south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, impacting the water supply to nearby homes.
The sedan has fallen into a large hole in the middle of The Bridgeway, one of the key suburban roads running through Canning Vale.
In a statement, the Water Corporation confirmed the car became stuck around 4am after driving through floodwater following a burst water main.
“Crews were onsite within 30 minutes and promptly isolated the main, with work now underway to remove the vehicle and make repairs,” the Water Corporation said.
“Water supply is affected to around 10 nearby homes, and residents may notice discoloured water as repairs progress.”
Traffic management is in place and drivers have been asked to avoid the area while repairs are undertaken.