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Lorry Falls Into Somerset Sinkhole; Council Plans Repairs

5/12/2026

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A lorry tipped into a sinkhole on Butleigh Drove near Walton, Somerset, prompting officials to assess repair options.
Stabilised Pavements contractors were sent to fix holes on the peat-based road that is moving and rutting.
Lucy Trimmell, opposition councillor, called the council’s road-repair plan a futile attempt to darn fishnet tights.
Richard Wilkins, transport portfolio holder, said the works aim to repair damage from Storm Chandra in January and recent weather.

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A lorry tipped into a sinkhole on Butleigh Drove near Walton, Somerset, prompting officials to assess repair options.
Stabilised Pavements contractors were sent to fix holes on the peat-based road that is moving and rutting.
Lucy Trimmell, opposition councillor, called the council’s road-repair plan a futile attempt to darn fishnet tights.
Richard Wilkins, transport portfolio holder, said the works aim to repair damage from Storm Chandra in January and recent weather.