Falling tree knocks out power supplies to 20 Telford homes
A total of 20 homes near Telford lost power supplies after a tree fell over onto electricity cables.
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Engineers from utility company Western Power carried out emergency repairs to restore the service after the incident in Arleston, shortly after 9pm on Thursday.
The firm said power to 19 properties was restored by midnight, while further repairs were needed before supplies were restored at one property at 2.15am today.
Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.
The service said: "One fire appliance was mobilised. A tree has fallen over, pulling down main electric cables. The crew made the area safe and Western Power is in attendance."
