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Essex potholes cause over £400K worth of damage in four years

More than 70,000 potholes have been reported and repaired since 2022, seeing Essex County Council pay out over £400,000 for vehicle damage.

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More than 70,000 potholes have been reported and repaired since 2022, seeing Essex County Council pay out over £400,000 for vehicle damage.

14 hours ago·Essex, United Kingdom

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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom 14 hours ago on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Essex County Council accepted 299 claims and paid £413,706 in compensation for pothole-related vehicle damage since 2022, with over 70,000 potholes reported and mostly repaired.