Wet Start to Year Causes Surge in Drivers Hitting Potholes Hidden by Puddles

Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles

The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers last month was more than triple last February’s figure.

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RAC figures showed a repair bill for a car suffering pothole damage more serious than a puncture could reach £590 (Yui Mok/PA) Yui Mok Heavy rainfall across England has triggered a surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden beneath standing water, with vehicle breakdowns soaring to record levels. The RAC reported 6,290 pothole-related incidents in February alone – more than triple the 1,842 cases recorded in the same month last year. The spike fol…