The bus stop sign was also swallowed by the sinkhole, according to a Chinese television station.

The victims were rescued from the approximately 10-foot-deep hole, and four of the five received minor injuries.

There was no immediate word on what caused the sidewalk collapse.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Anthony Oliver (center) of the Hall County Sheriff's Office's dive team instructs Tyler Guthrie (left) and Michael Mitchell during a recent training session. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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