MORE than 3,000 homes are without power near Evesham with hundreds of houses near Worcester also suffering a cut.
Western Power Distribution says 3,007 homes are without power in the Evesham area (WR11 postcodes).
A spokesperson said the aim was to resolve the issue by 9pm. Meanwhile reports of 107 properties without power have been reported in Worcester (WR3 postcodes) with engineers working towards fixing the issue by 9pm.
There is currently a #powercut in #Evesham #WR11 & surrounding areas. We are working on the issue and we estimate to have the power restored by 21:00. Geraint
— WPD (@wpduk) July 18, 2022
Problems have also been reported in WR6 postcode (Martley, Clifton on Teme, Abberley). 512 properties are without power.
Western Power Distribution estimate the problem will be resolved by 9.30pm tonight.
Apologies for the #powercut in #Worcester #WR6 & surrounding areas. Our engineers are working on the issue and aim to restore all supplies by 21:30. Geraint
— WPD (@wpduk) July 18, 2022
41 properties are also without power in a WR13 postcode near Malvern.
⚠️ Reports of traffic signals out at A38/B4065 Bromsgrove Road junction at Droitwich, near @ChateauImpney - we're checking it out, possible power outage
— Worcs Highways & Travel (@WorcsTravel) July 18, 2022
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