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670 cyclists have received a total of 拢6.7 million in compensation after suffering injuries caused by potholes since 2013. The cost of repairing roads in England and Wales, including potholes, is estimated to be 拢9 billion.

Kate Uzzell's husband, Martyn, was thrown into the path of a car whilst cycling. She said: "The area of tarmac round the drain hadn't been filled in. Martyn either hit the defect or swerved to avoid it. He was thrown into the path of a vehicle that was travelling in the same direction and he was killed instantly."

A spokesperson from the Department for Transport said: "Any death on our roads is deeply regrettable. We will do everything we can to make our roads safer for everyone, including cyclists, and will invest 拢23 billion to improve journeys."

This clip is taken from 5 live Investigates on Sunday 25th March 2018.

Video by Kirsty Macaulay