Power Cut Chaos Hits Hundreds of Homes Across Isle of Wight
Hundreds of homes and businesses across the Isle of Wight have been plunged into chaos tonight (Thursday) due to intermittent power failures.
Blackouts Stretch from East to West
Residents from Ryde in the east to Freshwater in the west reported multiple power losses throughout the evening. The outages have caused major disruption across the island.
Fault Hits West Wight: 85 Postcodes Affected
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) confirmed a fault in West Wight is at the heart of the problem. Around 85 postcodes in the PO30 4 and PO41 0 districts have been hit hard. Yet, homes outside these areas are also suffering power blips.
Engineers Scramble to Fix Fault
SSEN engineers are on the job and expect to restore power by midnight. Residents are urged to stay patient as teams work to resolve the widespread fault.
