More than 1,000 homes in Plymouth were left without electricity this evening following a “high voltage incident” that caused a loud bang and left residents in shock.
The incident occurred around 6:40 PM in the St Leven Road area, with witnesses reporting a transformer failure as the likely cause. Some residents described hearing a loud noise that shook windows and left streets without power.
One resident stated: “After hearing a loud bang, the electricity went out completely in Glenmore Avenue. It looks like the transformer has gone.”
National Grid Response
The National Grid confirmed the outage in a statement, apologizing for the disruption:
“We are aware of this power cut, which was reported at 6:40 PM. Our engineers are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
Emergency repair crews have been dispatched to assess the damage and begin restoration efforts.
Impact on Residents
The power outage left multiple homes in darkness and disrupted daily activities. On social media, locals expressed frustration, with one asking: “Does anyone know what’s happened in the Docklands area? Loud bang, windows shaking, and no power for many houses.”
A Larger Investment in Energy Infrastructure
The incident comes just weeks after the National Grid announced a £35 billion investment plan to upgrade and expand the UK’s electricity transmission network by 2031. This includes £11 billion allocated for maintaining existing infrastructure and £24 billion for new projects to enhance capacity.
The investment is expected to nearly double energy transportation capacity and create 55,000 new jobs by 2030.
Residents Advised to Stay Updated
Authorities are urging residents to remain patient as engineers work to resolve the issue. Updates on the restoration timeline will be shared via the National Grid’s website and local news outlets.
If you have information or safety concerns related to the incident, please contact National Grid or local authorities.
