AN Essex MP has raised concerns after a sinkhole shockingly swallowed a car wheel.
On Saturday afternoon, in Newland Road, Witham the surface reportedly began to give way.
A BBC report described how the driver was left “shaken and shocked” when the sinkhole opened up beneath her car, swallowing up the front wheel.
READ MORE >> Hero injured trying to detain suspected drink driver near McDonald's in Pitsea
The driver told the BBC: “It was very frightening - the road just opened up beneath us.”
Following the incident, Priti Patel, MP for Witham, has also since shared her concerns.
She said: “I share local concerns about the sinkhole on Newland Street.
“I have asked Essex County Council to investigate the cause, check for safety of road, and repair and reopen as quickly as possible.
“Thankfully no one was injured but this raises serious concerns about public safety on our roads.”
More to follow.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel