Power Cut Chaos on Seven Mile Lane! A major crash near Hugh Lowe Farms at 1:30pm on Monday, 9 June, tore down power cables, plunging over 140 homes in Mereworth into darkness.
Accident Snags Seven Mile Lane
The smash caused live cables to fall, sparking a huge safety scare. Kent Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene, closing the road as engineers battled the live wires. With electricity cut to dozens of homes, locals faced disruption and delays.
Residents in the Dark
Local eyewitness Philips Owen was first to report the incident, revealing the mess stretched beyond just power outages. “The road’s still partly blocked,” he said, “with teams working to get power back on and clear the wreckage.”
Police Warn: Avoid the Area
“Due to fallen power lines and ongoing recovery operations on Seven Mile Lane near Hugh Lowe Farms, we advise drivers to seek alternative routes. Engineers are working to restore power as quickly as possible.”
Power Restoration to Drag On
Utility crews are on site but warn that full power won’t return for several hours. Affected residents should check with their providers or use online outage trackers for the latest updates.
