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Swindon Borough Council close road in Old Town as hole appears

byDaniel Jae Webb
10 November 2021 • 10.31am
Swindon Borough Council close road in Old Town as hole appears
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A road in Swindon has been closed after a concerning hole appeared.

Stafford Street, in Old Town, was shut by Swindon Borough Council this morning following a report of the road falling in on itself.

According to reports, the hole is approximately the size of a drain cover.

The road is closed between Raggett Street and Hythe Road.

The council say they are awaiting the arrival of Thames Water – it’s believed they are responsible for fixing the hole and making the area safe.


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