Southwater Street reopened after live wire blocked the road

Southwater Street, Southwater, has reopened after being closed due to a fallen electricty cable covering the road.
By Megan O’Neill
Published 23rd Feb 2022, 10:09 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2022, 17:18 BST
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The police arrived at the scene around 9am this morning and closed part of the road.

UK Power arrived at 4pm and fixed the issue, allowing the road to reopen.

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The power line was hit by a passing cattle lorry, causing the live wire to fall and block the road.

Southwater Street closed to fix fallen power cableSouthwater Street closed to fix fallen power cable
Southwater Street closed to fix fallen power cable

Zowie Fleming, Southwater resident, said she heard a loud bang and her children noticed “hanging wires” outside, as well as her power going off.

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