UPDATE: A significant power outage has struck over 100 households and businesses in Gloucestershire this afternoon, leaving many without electricity. The incident was reported by the National Grid at approximately 12:01 PM, with crews now working diligently to restore service.
Residents in specific areas of Gloucester, particularly those in the postcodes GL2 2FN, GL2 2GP, GL2 2SA, GL2 2SD, GL2 2SF, GL2 4SA, and GL2 5GP, are currently impacted. Power restoration is not expected until around 6:30 PM, creating considerable disruption for those affected.
A spokesperson for the National Grid stated, “We became aware of this power cut at 12:01 PM this afternoon and immediately began work to restore supply. We understand how disruptive this is and sincerely apologize for the impact on your day. Our engineers are working to get your power back on as quickly as possible.”
As the outage continues, residents are urged to stay updated on progress by visiting powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk. This developing situation highlights the urgency for communities as they navigate the challenges of unexpected power losses in their daily lives.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
