Tow crews work to pull a garbage truck from a sinkhole caused by a water main break, which also flooded nearby businesses. The city has not responded to requests for comment. (Jacob Bamhour/CJME)

Garbage truck trapped in sinkhole after water main break behind Regina strip mall

By Jacob Bamhour Jul 16, 2025 | 4:57 PM

A garbage truck fell into a sinkhole more than three feet deep early Wednesday morning after a water main broke behind the Towers strip mall in Regina.

The sinkhole left part of the vehicle submerged in muddy water and flooded Dependable Vacuums, a nearby business.

Sinkhole behind Towers Mall pic.twitter.com/VLIbSH0DaE

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Canadian Pacific Rail was contacted to inspect nearby railway infrastructure for any possible impacts from the ground disturbance.

Tow truck preparing to pull a garbage truck out of a large sinkhole while workers stand nearby.

Tow truck crews worked to pull a garbage truck from a sinkhole caused by a water main break, which also flooded nearby businesses. (Jacob Bamhour/CJME)

No injuries were reported.

The city has not responded to multiple requests to comment.