Dozens of south Essex households left without power for eight hours
AN UNDERGROUND cable fault has left 20 properties in Billericay without power for around eight hours today.
The unplanned power cut was first reported to UK Power Networks at 10.50, with engineers quickly on the scene to carry out repairs.
It is currently expected that power will be restored between 20.30 and 21.30 but some residents may be reconnected beforehand.
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Homes within the CM12 0 postcode are currently being affected.
The most recent update from UK Power Networks came at around 17.45, with a spokesperson saying: "Our engineers have advised that they have located the fault, but require specialist equipment to arrive before they are able to safely proceed with excavations and repairs.
"At the moment they have offered no adjustment to our estimated time frame of 18:30-19:30.
"However, due to how long these works may now take, it's possible that this may need to change.
"We're keeping in regular contact with our staff and as soon as we have more news, we'll update you again."
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