Seeing red over uncovered hole

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DANGER LURKS: The hole on the road in front of a school hostel.

ENGKILILI: A big hole by the roadside in front of a students’ hostel at SMK Engkilili is a potential danger trap, and locals are fuming.

They said the hole was dug by contractors about three months ago for the laying of water mains but until today, it has not been covered.

According to a resident, the hole was deep, uncovered and at most times filled with water. The water sometimes overflowed onto the road making it slippery even during dry days.

“The slippery road makes it dangerous for road users,” he added.

Due to its close proximity to the school, traffic jams did occur especially before and after schools when parents send and fetch their children from school, he said.

The relevant authorities should look into the matter as soon as possible before any untoward incident happens.