A section of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed, forming a sinkhole that swallowed part of the road and a car near an active sewer construction site. 

The driver was rescued with minor injuries — but the incident has sparked serious public concern.

What causes a sinkhole to occur? What are the civil legal ramifications arising from this incident?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with David Ng, Chairman of the Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Committee at the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, to find out about the causes of the sinkhole.

Hongbin Jeong also speaks with Daniel Tay, Director at BR Law Corporation, as he explains the legal implications of the sinkhole.