Power cut affects 31 homes between Swindon and Marlborough

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 09:07 · Archive

A fault on overhead power lines between Swindon and Marlborough has cut electricity to 31 homes in Wiltshire.

A fault with overhead power lines between Swindon and Marlborough has cut electricity for 31 homes in Wiltshire. The power cut was first reported just after 7.30am on Monday 19 October, affecting properties in the SN4 and SN8 postcode areas just east of Winterbourne Basset. Homes near Free's Avenue were particularly affected.

Scottish and Southern Electricity confirmed that engineers were working to fix the fault on the overhead network. A spokesperson for the electricity company said: 'This power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them.'

The company said that if the problem proved more complicated, repairs might take longer, but teams would continue working until power was restored. Engineers working at the scene indicated that power could be out until 11.30am.

How it is being reported

• POWER CUT: Fault on power lines between Swindon and Marlborough cuts electricityA fault with overhead power lines between Swindon and Marlborough has wiped out electricity for several homes in Wiltshire.Swindon Advertiser · 19 Oct, 08:12
• POWER CUT: Fault on power lines between Swindon and Marlborough cuts electricityA fault with overhead power lines between Swindon and Marlborough has wiped out electricity for several homes in Wiltshire.Gazette & Herald · 19 Oct, 08:12

In this story: Scottish and Southern Electricity · Swindon · Marlborough · Wiltshire · Winterbourne Basset

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