Single pothole damages nine cars on Midland Highway near Ballarat
A pothole on the Midland Highway between Elaine and Clarendon damaged at least nine cars during heavy rain on Saturday.
Drivers were stranded on the side of the Midland Highway on Saturday after a single pothole damaged at least nine cars. Heavy rain fell across Ballarat.
At least 40 millimetres of rain fell. Vehicles hit the hole near Courts Road on a sharp bend in a 100 kilometre per hour zone.
One tyre technician responded that afternoon and repaired four cars. He then witnessed five others with damage from the same pothole.
Road crews had to make emergency repairs. Damaged cars sat on the shoulder.
The highway stretch between Elaine and Clarendon is littered with similar potholes. Drivers report sharp-edged holes that could wreck rims.
- At least 9
- Cars damaged
- At least 40mm
- Rainfall on the day
- 100 kmh
- Speed limit at location
Why it mattersIt highlights dangerous road conditions on a major route, with repair bills often not recoverable under the government compensation threshold.
AustraliaBallarat and regional Victoria drivers face mounting repair costs from potholes, with government compensation claims limited to those exceeding $1,681.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 49 min ago
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