Power cut hits 662 homes across north-east Essex

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

A fault on a high-voltage overhead line has left 662 customers without electricity across north-east Essex. The outage affects Clacton, Frinton, Walton, Brightlingsea, Harwich, Manningtree and Dovercourt.

UK Power Networks said in a statement that engineers in their control room have already switched power back on for some customers in the affected areas. The company said its teams would work to restore supply to all affected customers as quickly as possible.

Engineers are on site investigating the fault and will make repairs once they have completed their assessment. UK Power Networks advised customers to call only if they are in a dangerous situation or if they see damage to the company's equipment.

How it is being reported

• More than 600 homes left without power across north Essex as engineers probe faultPower cut leaves 662 customers without electricity across north-east Essex, including Clacton, Frinton, Harwich and Dovercourt, after overhead line fault.Echo (Basildon) · 15 Oct, 10:05
• More than 600 homes left without power across north Essex as engineers probe faultPower cut leaves 662 customers without electricity across north-east Essex, including Clacton, Frinton, Harwich and Dovercourt, after overhead line fault.Colchester Gazette · 15 Oct, 10:05

In this story: UK Power Networks · Clacton · Frinton · Harwich · Dovercourt · Walton · Brightlingsea · Manningtree

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