A power cut has hit homes and businesses in the Binstead area of Ryde this afternoon (Friday).
Those in the PO33 region have lost supply due to a network fault.
A total of 126 postcodes were affected when the power dropped at 15:05, although that number has now reduced to around 17 postcodes.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say they are responding to the fault as quickly as possible and aim to have all power restored by 18:00.
UPDATE @ 15:25 – It has been confirmed to Island Echo that a total of 1,799 properties were initially hit by the outage, but that number has since been reduced to 251 properties.
It is hoped that the remaining 251 customers will be back on the grid by 18:00.
Investigations into the high voltage fault are underway.
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?
3rd in 4 weeks!!!!!!!
It’s a power cut that’s life!
Just get on with it
We cant get on with it. 6 hours each time. Some elderly people live by themselves. Another last night.
Another one last night for 6 hour