Shropshire Star

More cars damaged on Shropshire roads as council and MP call for funding to tackle pothole blight

Residents in Shropshire have voiced concerns over the number of potholes emerging on the county's roads, with one responsible for more than seven punctures.

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Following heavy snow earlier this month, a number of potholes have been reported on the county roads, with one near Bridgnorth already having been responsible for damaging cars.

The hole on the B4555, five minutes south of Bridgnorth town centre, was reported last week after it took out a number of cars.

The pothole on the B4555
The pothole on the B4555

Scott Churchill, who lives on The Cankhorn (the B4555), said the pothole was around half a mile outside Bridgnorth heading towards Eardington.

Damage to a car caused by the B4555 pothole
Damage to a car caused by the B4555 pothole

“I've witnessed seven cars with punctures already on it. I’m lucky as my car has not been damaged - but my neighbour’s has.

Car damage from a pothole on the B4555
Car damage from a pothole on the B4555

“It has been reported but nobody has been out yet.”

The pothole on the B4555
The pothole on the B4555