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UPDATE: Open and dangerous manhole finally covered

Dangerous open manhole in Helikon Park that posed a danger to pedestrians and especially motorists has been repaired.

The open manhole at the intersection of Horingbek and Jan Fiskaal Avenues in Helikon Park that posed a danger to both pedestrians and especially motorists has been repaired.

Boet van der Wath, one of the residents whose property is located near the hole, said he witnessed two accidents in the three weeks the manhole had been left open.

Read the initial article:

Open manhole – a disaster waiting to happen

“A woman was admitted to a hospital after falling into the hole. She was badly hurt,” Van der Wath said.

He said a vehicle also got stuck in the hole.

Van der Wath said he had no choice but to mark the open hole with branches to warn drivers and pedestrians about it.

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