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Dangerous hole in footpath following car incident
Reported via desktop in the Safety Bollard - Damaged/Missing category anonymously at 09:40, Tuesday 24 February 2026
Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8986645.
Following an accident last night a car hit and removed a bollard on a footpath leaving a 2.5ft deep hole and jagged metal edges. This is located just outside of the school and is dangerous for children/parents travelling to and from school
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Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 09:40, Tuesday 24 February 2026
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Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 09:40, Tuesday 24 February 2026
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