Horsham town centre explosion: 150 homes and businesses without power
More than 100 shops, businesses and homes in Horsham town centre have been left without power after an explosion in the town centre this morning (February 5).
Firefighters were called to the Causeway after an electrical substation exploded at the junction of Blackhorse Way at 9.15am. Firefighters called to ‘explosion’ in Horsham town centre
No-one was injured in the incident but dozens of shops have been left without electricity with many being forced into temporary closures this morning.
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A spokesman for UK Power Networks said: “Engineers are working as quickly as possible to restore power supplies to 151 customers in the South Street area of Horsham following a fault on the network. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”