Nearly 100 properties hit by power cut in Telford after 'accidental damage'
Power is expected to be restored later this afternoon (August 26)
Nearly 100 homes in Telford are without electricity after a power cut.
Eighty properties in the Oakengates area of Telford have been left without electricity after equipment was “accidentally damaged”, according to the National Grid.
Engineers are “on their way” to the scene of the power cut to attempt to fix the issue.
A statement on the National Grid website reads: “We know you're without power. We were alerted at 12:28pm this afternoon and our engineers are working to get your electricity back on as quickly as possible. We're sorry for the disruption.”
Power is estimated to be restored at 3.30pm on Wednesday (August 26).
The affected postcodes are: TF2 6BJ, TF2 6BL, TF2 6BQ, TF2 6BT.
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