Councillors mock state of Devon’s road next to giant pothole

A group of councillors dressed up in fishing gear and swimming goggles next to a giant pothole in order to poke fun at the state of Devon’s roads.

Members of Buckfastleigh Town Council posed for a photograph next to the massive hole, which is located on the outskirts of the Devon town.

One of the councillors can be seen dangling a fishing rod inside the hole while another is wearing a pair of swimming goggles.

Locals gather round the giant hole. Credit: Buckfastleigh Town Council

The water-filled pothole is so big, there’s even a dog carrying a stick and a young child standing inside.

But there was a serious point to it all - to highlight the state of roads in the county.