BREAKING: Car damaged by massive hole on Ayliff Street – (WATCH)
A driver explained he was busy parking his car, but since the hole was not marked properly he accidentally drove into it.

A car was left damaged moments ago when the driver accidentally drove into a large hole next to the road on Ayliff Street.

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The driver explained he was busy parking his car, but since the hole was not marked properly, he did not see it.
Gary Vermeulen, a tenant of the building, said the hole has been there for over three weeks and despite reporting the problem to the municipality, it has remained uncovered for nearly a month.
Eyewitness Mervin Williams, who works near the
, said this was not the first time a car has driven into the hole.

Motorists are urged to remain cautious when using the roads, and look out for any possible obstructions.
The Newcastle Advertiser is following this story and awaiting comment from the municipality.
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