Power Cut Hits Ryde’s Oakfield Estate
Thousands in Ryde, Isle of Wight, were plunged into darkness tonight (Sunday, March 17th) as a power cut struck the Oakfield estate. A low voltage fault has left homes without electricity, disrupting life across five postcode areas.
SSE Scrambles to Restore Power
An SSE spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for the loss of supply. We currently have a fault.” Engineers are on site working flat out to fix the problem and aim to restore power by 9pm tonight.
Stay Updated
If affected, residents can get updates by calling 105 or messaging SSE on Facebook or Twitter @ssencommunity. Quote reference FE8001 for quicker service.
