Repair Lorry Stuck in Sinkhole It Was Sent to Fix in Somerset
A lorry operated by Stabilised Pavements became trapped in a sinkhole on Butleigh Drove near Walton, Somerset, while attempting to repair the very defect. The incident occurred when the ground suddenly gave way beneath the vehicle, leaving it tilted at a precarious 45-degree angle and forcing workers to abandon the truck. Somerset Council explained that the road is constructed on peat, which has experienced significant movement and rutting due to recent wet and freezing weather conditions, including damage from Storm Chandra. A council spokesperson noted that such issues can occasionally arise during works in these unstable geological conditions and confirmed that the lorry is scheduled for recovery. Following the retrieval, the site will be reassessed to determine the most appropriate method for completing the necessary repairs. The event has drawn criticism from local opposition councillor Lucy Trimmell, who compared the council's road maintenance strategy to trying to darn fishnet tights, highlighting concerns about the rapidly deteriorating state of the local road network amidst ongoing environmental challenges.
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Repair Lorry Stuck in Sinkhole It Was Sent to Fix in Somerset
A lorry operated by Stabilised Pavements became trapped in a sinkhole on Butleigh Drove near Walton, Somerset, while attempting to repair the very defect. The incident occurred when the ground suddenly gave way beneath the vehicle, leaving it tilted at a precarious 45-degree angle and forcing workers to abandon the truck. Somerset Council explained that the road is constructed on peat, which has experienced significant movement and rutting due to recent wet and freezing weather conditions, including damage from Storm Chandra. A council spokesperson noted that such issues can occasionally arise during works in these unstable geological conditions and confirmed that the lorry is scheduled for recovery. Following the retrieval, the site will be reassessed to determine the most appropriate method for completing the necessary repairs. The event has drawn criticism from local opposition councillor Lucy Trimmell, who compared the council's road maintenance strategy to trying to darn fishnet tights, highlighting concerns about the rapidly deteriorating state of the local road network amidst ongoing environmental challenges.
The Guardian