Grandma Seriously Injured After Mobility Scooter Nosedives into Pothole Tuesday, March 31, 2026 mobility injury pothole scooter accident safety council roadworks elderly recovery Warning: This story contains graphic images. An 88-year-old widow, Pat Lowe, was seriously injured when her mobility scooter plunged into a deep, water-filled pothole during a routine dog walk in Viney Hill. The incident left … Read More
Dad and Daughter 'Lucky to Be Alive' After Pothole Tears Wheel Off Aston Martin Friday, February 27, 2026 pothole accident astonmartin wiltshire savernake road safety vehicle damage emergency repairs family driving Andrew McQueen, 52, and his 10-year-old daughter Poppy are counting their blessings after a frightening encounter with a massive pothole on the A346 through Savernake Forest, Wiltshire. Returning from a joyful day at Peppa … Read More
Gloucestershire Pothole Damage Claims Analysis Monday, April 28, 2025 gloucestershire pothole damage claims vehicles council guidelines repairs road budgets Gloucestershire County Council has faced a total of 2,539 claims for pothole damage to vehicles between 2020 and 2025, with only £26,875 paid out, representing a mere three percent of the claims. Despite a total claimed value … Read More