"Sinkhole Sinks Lorry: Contractors' Dilemma in Somerset. In a bizarre incident near Walton, Somerset, a lorry sent to repair a sinkhole found itself stuck in the very same sinkhole, after the ground beneath it gave way. The incident occurred on Butleigh Drove, where contractors from Stabilised Pavements were working to stabilize the damaged road. The crew's efforts to repair the sinkhole were quickly turned into a rescue mission, as they attempted to free the stranded lorry from the deepening crevice. The unusual situation has raised questions about the stability of the area and the effectiveness of the repair work."
Lorry left at near 45-degree angle after ground gave way on road near WaltonA lorry became stuck in a sinkhole after being sent to fix it.Contractors from a company called Stabilised Pavements were sent to fix the sinkhole on Butleigh Drove, near Walton in Somerset, when the ground gave way, the Times reported. Continue reading...
