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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Neil Lancefield

EXPLAINED: Pothole breakdowns hit record high says rac | Rare Historical Photos

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Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes have reached a record high due to the “substandard state” of local roads, figures suggest.

The RAC said it received 5,978 call-outs to breakdowns due to poor road surfaces in the UK between July and September.

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