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Power cut affecting Clacton-On-Sea and nearby areas

CO16 0AH, CO16 0

UK Power Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

27 Oct, 13:27

Status

Restored 28 Oct, 01:37

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're investigating an overhead electricity line fault which has caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CO16 0AH, CO16 0

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Latest updates

  • 27 Oct, 14:14

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this, but we are sorry we can't give you a time for the restoration of supply at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 27 Oct, 14:24

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 27-OCT-2026 18:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 27 Oct, 18:39

    Power cut reported

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 28 Oct, 01:37

    Power restored

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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