Lorry gets stuck in hole it was sent to fix in Somerset
Summary
A lorry sent to fix a sinkhole near Walton in Somerset got stuck when the ground collapsed beneath it. The workers had to leave the lorry at a steep angle, and the council is planning to recover the vehicle and reassess how to finish the road repairs.Key Facts
- A lorry became stuck in a sinkhole while trying to repair it in Somerset.
- The ground gave way near Walton, leaving the lorry stuck at about a 45-degree angle.
- Workers abandoned the lorry because it was unsafe to continue.
- The road in this area is built on peat, which can cause shifting and damage.
- The repairs are connected to damage from Storm Chandra and other weather conditions.
- Wet and freezing weather has made many roads worse in the region and elsewhere.
- The council’s contractors are currently recovering the stuck lorry.
- After recovery, the site will be checked to decide the best way to complete the repairs.
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