Swindon homes left without power after overnight fault

Fault on Wiltshire electricity network leaves dozens without power. <i>(Image: SSEN)</i>
Fault on Wiltshire electricity network leaves dozens without power. (Image: SSEN)
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More than 40 homes in Swindon have been left without power following an overnight outage.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said the power cut was reported at 12.51am today in Old Town and is affecting around 47 customers across eight postcodes.

Engineers are currently on site working to restore supplies, with electricity currently expected to be back on by midday.

SSEN said the outage was caused by a fault on the underground electricity network.

A spokesperson said: “Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible.”

The company said customers will be updated if the estimated restoration time changes.

Residents affected by the outage can check the latest information through SSEN's website or by contacting the company directly.

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