A power cut has hit just shy of 2,000 properties in the Newport area this morning (Thursday).
A total of 117 postcodes in the PO30 2– region have lost electricity as a result of a network fault that occurred at just before 09:30. A total of 1,957 homes and businesses are currently without power.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks have confirmed to Island Echo that the fault developed during planned work on the network in the Newport area.
Engineers are working on resolving the situation by re-routing customers and it is hoped that supplies will be restored to all those affected by 11:30.
SSEN would like to apologise to everyone affected by the power cut. The company says they are doing all they can to get the power on as safely and as quickly as possible.
UPDATE @ 10:56 – A new estimated completion time for repairs is now 15:00.
For further information about this power cut call the dedicated helpline by dialling 105.
Alternatively, you can send SSEN a message on Facebook or Twitter (@ssencommunity).
App: Did you know SSEN also have a mobile phone app where you can report, locate, track and subscribe to faults in your area?
Sounds like someone in for discipline??
Now Bembridge has gone down too. Likely all these cannabis growers, overloading the system with their lamps.