999 Emergency Line Down Across East Midlands and Beyond!

Major Phone Outage Hits Emergency Services

Parts of the country, including vast areas of the East Midlands and neighbouring counties, are facing a shocking 999 emergency line blackout. The 101 non-emergency number is also crippled, leaving many unable to contact police or rescue services properly.

Police Alerted as Midnight Outage Strikes

BT informed police of the disruption around midnight. While the 999 line is completely down in affected zones, the 101 number is limping along with limited service. This glitch is impacting not only police but also vital rescue crews.

What You Need to Do Now

  • The outage could last until the early hours of the morning.
  • If you need emergency help, switch immediately to your mobile phone.
  • Stay alert for updates as the situation develops.

Stay safe and keep those mobiles charged. More updates to follow.

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