Damaged lamppost leaning over Lanarkshire street for two months is 'death trap' for locals

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It's a case of déjà vu for concerned locals in a Lanarkshire town as another leaning lamppost causes chaos. The damaged street light was smashed into by a vehicle in Larkhall in December, just like another which was reported by Lanarkshire Live only last week.However, this time the structure has laid hazardous for nearly two months and has been called a "death trap" by worried residents.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The dangerous site is located on Burnhead Road in the town where a van reportedly crashed on December 18 last year.The road was closed at the time whilst emergency services secured the area, but the damaged lamppost is yet to be repaired.Due to the force in which it was hit, the stricken pillar has caused all street lights alongside it on the road to be out.Some local walkers have been forced to wear head torches when passing through the area now, as no sign of any repairs causes frustration.Local, and teacher at Larkhall Academy, Angela McLean, frequently uses the path where the crash happened and says she is "furious" that nothing has been done.

She told us : "Walking this pathway in the dark is a death trap as this one streetlight being out has knocked out the whole stretch of road.