Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: "I can't believe this"

March 12, 2026

TL;DR

A large underground pipe rose over 32 feet from a construction site in Osaka, Japan.
The pipe emerged unexpectedly overnight, baffling witnesses and causing traffic disruptions.
No injuries were reported, though debris was scattered beneath an elevated road.
Officials suggest draining water from the pipe as a potential cause for it to float and rise.
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, reached a height of 42 feet at one point.
Firefighters lowered the pipe by injecting water into it, and it is now several feet above ground.
The remaining visible portion will be cut, requiring further road closures.

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