Power cut leaves 620 properties without electricity in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Hundreds of properties in Kirkby-in-Ashfield are without electricity after a fault on high-voltage power lines on Wednesday 28 October.

National Grid said the incident was reported at 12.55pm. Its update at 1.15pm showed 620 properties remained without power, with supplies restored to a further 1,048.

Engineers were reported to be on their way at 12.59pm. The company said it was working to restore electricity, with an estimated restoration time of 2.30pm.

The affected postcodes are within the NG17 7 area, although not every property in the listed postcode areas will necessarily be affected.

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National Grid said restoration times are estimates and may change as engineers assess the fault and carry out repairs. Some properties may have their electricity restored before the estimated completion time.

Residents can follow updates on National Grid’s incident page, using reference INCD-142512-h.

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