Motorists and motorcyclists are calling out the crumbling state of Australian roads, warning worsening potholes are turning routes into minefields and putting lives at risk.
In a video posted to Facebook, Smith filmed deep potholes and sunken repair patches — some “the size of wheelbarrows” — along routes near Cambrai and Mannum.
The warnings come after the death of lifelong motorcyclist Peter Mason west of Ballarat.
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Smith said Ridley Rd near Mannum had sunk an estimated 200mm since repair work was carried out the day before. The warnings come after the death of lifelong motorcyclist Peter Mason west of Ballarat.
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Motorists and motorcyclists are calling out the crumbling state of Australian roads, warning worsening potholes are turning routes into minefields and putting lives at risk.
Mannum rider and Harley‑Davidson enthusiast Paul “Jubba” Smith says the roads across the Mid Murray region, South Australia, are now “they’re going to kill someone”.
In a video posted to Facebook, Smith filmed deep potholes and sunken repair patches — some “the size of wheelbarrows” — along routes near Cambrai and Mannum.
“You hit that on a bike and you’re dead,” he said.
The warnings come after the death of lifelong motorcyclist Peter Mason west of Ballarat.
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