Unplanned power cut affects residents across Eastbourne

Megan Baker
By Megan Baker

Trainee Reporter

Published 21st May 2024, 12:40 BST
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Some residents in Eastbourne are without power following a high-voltage overhead electricity line fault this morning (Tuesday, May 21).

Homes in the Hampden Park and St Anthony Hill areas lost power at about 10.14am following the fault.

While some customers’ power has been restored, others are reportedly still waiting for the issue to be resolved.

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UK Power Networks has apologised for any disruption and said its teams will ‘do everything they can’ to restore the power.

Some residents in Eastbourne are without power following a high-voltage overhead electricity line fault this morning (Tuesday, May 21). Photo: National WorldSome residents in Eastbourne are without power following a high-voltage overhead electricity line fault this morning (Tuesday, May 21). Photo: National World
Some residents in Eastbourne are without power following a high-voltage overhead electricity line fault this morning (Tuesday, May 21). Photo: National World

A spokesperson for the energy supplier said: “Engineers are now on site, carrying out investigations into the fault.

"Once they have completed their assessment, they will carry out repairs.

"We’re sorry for any disruption this may have caused you. We didn’t know in advance there would be a power cut, but now that we know, our teams will do everything they can to get your power back quickly.”

Earlier today, an electrical pylon fire caused major disruption to trains in Eastbourne, with all services being cancelled for some time.

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