North Tyneside Council has responded to claims that vehicles have been damaged by potholes on Blyth Road by inviting affected residents to file an insurance claim. The local authority said that the potholes, on the road from Whitley Bay caravan park to The Delaval Arms public house, were hidden beneath standing water.
Work has now begun to clear away the water and repair the road. Temporary traffic lights are in place until the repairs are complete.
Many residents had vented their frustrations on social media after having their vehicles damaged. If you have been affected by the potholes, here’s how to file an insurance claim.
