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Power cut affecting Rochford and nearby areas

SS4 1RR, SS4 1NR, SS4 1NS, SS4 1NP, SS4 1NJ and 37 more postcodes

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

Started

30 Oct, 08:56

Customers affected

~84 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 30 Oct, 09:48

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

An underground electricity cable faulted on our high voltage network, causing an area wide power cut.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

SS4 1RR, SS4 1NR, SS4 1NS, SS4 1NP, SS4 1NJ, SS4 1RD, SS4 1RE, SS4 1NH, SS4 1RF, SS4 1TA, SS4 1RA, SS4 1XD, SS4 1XB, SS4 1RN, SS4 1NZ, SS4 1NQ, SS4 1TY, SS4 1TZ, SS4 1TX, SS4 1TT, SS4 1TU, SS4 1GF, SS4 1FF, SS4 1QZ, SS4 1PS, SS4 1PW, SS4 1PU, SS4 1PX, SS4 1PY, SS4 1DB, SS4 1RG, SS4 1RP, SS4 1AB, SS4 1XA, SS4 1NG, SS4 1RS, SS4 1RW, SS4 1PR, SS4 1FP, SS4 1AL, SS4 1RQ, SS4 1

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Latest updates

  • 30 Oct, 09:02

    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.

  • 30 Oct, 09:12

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV UG Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 30-OCT-2026 11:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 30 Oct, 10:00

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV UG Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 30-OCT-2026 11:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 30 Oct, 18:54

    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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