Horsham town centre explosion: Shops re-open after power cut

Firefighters were called to the Causeway after an electricity substation, at the junction with Blackhorse Way, exploded at 9.15am. Firefighters called to ‘explosion’ in Horsham town centre

Dozens of shops were forced to close as the incident cut off power to more than 150 buildings in the town centre.

Horsham town centre explosion: 150 homes and businesses without power

Shops in South Street, West Street and Middle Street have started to re-open although many of the banks remain closed.

A spokesman for UK Power Networks said: “Our engineers restored supplies to all but 12 customers by 11.43am and work is continuing on site to reconnect the remaining supplies as swiftly as possible.”

Horsham town centre explosion: All shops affected by power cut

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