91 postcode areas in the West Wight have lost power this morning (Friday) due to a high voltage network fault.
At just before 07:25, electricity supply was lost to the PO40 and PO41 areas, namely parts of Freshwater and Yarmouth.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are aware of the issue and engineers are being sent to investigate and resolve the fault.
Power is expected to be restored by 10:30.
UPDATE @ 07:54 – Power has been restored to a large number of homes and businesses already, although 40 postcode areas still remain without power – primarily in the PO40 9 postcode.
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?
