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Power cut affecting Colchester and nearby areas

CO5 7NL, CO2 0LA, CO2 0, CO5 7

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

Started

27 Oct, 11:36

Customers affected

~2 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 27 Oct, 17:35

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We were investigating a high voltage overhead electricity line fault which caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CO5 7NL, CO2 0LA, CO2 0, CO5 7

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Latest updates

  • 27 Oct, 11:44

    Power cut reported

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. We are arranging to have engineers investigate the fault. 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, 16:44

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH 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, 17:39

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH 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.

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