FOI_8786

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8786

Date Request Received: 21/07/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 04/08/2025 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Number of Patients Admitted Due to Pothole-Related Injuries

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I kindly request the following information regarding hospital admissions related to pothole incidents: Number of Patients Admitted Due to Pothole-Related Injuries, categorized by: o Type of Road User:  Cyclists  Motorcyclists  Car Drivers  Car Passengers  Pedestrians o Year and Month: From January 2019 to the most recent available data. o Age

Answer To Question 1: Please see our response in the Excel spreadsheet attached To accompany this answer to question 1 please also see the documents listed below: 13143 - FOI_8786 - Number of Patients Admitted Due to Pothole-Related Injuries FOR ISSUE.xlsx

Question Number 2: Details of Injuries Sustained, if available: o Nature of injuries (e.g., fractures, lacerations, concussions). o Severity of injuries (e.g., minor, moderate, severe). o Description of injuries.

Answer To Question 2: Please see our response in the Excel spreadsheet attached
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