Car ends up in gas works hole after crash in Lowestoft
Two cars collided, leading one to drive into the hole that has been dug for gas works
Last updated 17th Jul 2025
A car has ended up in a gas works hole after a collision this morning.
Emergency services were alerted to a crash on Corton Road, Lowestoft, at approximately 7:45 am.
The incident involved two cars, with one vehicle veering off into a hole dug for gas mains works.
Cadent, the gas company responsible for the works, was immediately informed, to make the area safe.
As a result, road closures were implemented on Links Road and Corton Road from 7:56am for safety checks.
Following thorough inspections, roads were reopened at 11:17 am.
The injuries sustained by the two individuals involved were reported as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.