URGENT UPDATE: A major power cut has impacted 117 households and businesses in Gloucester this afternoon, leaving residents and workers in the dark. The outage began at approximately 12:01 PM, and the National Grid has confirmed that restoration efforts are underway.
Residents in the affected areas, specifically in the postcodes GL2 2FN, GL2 2GP, GL2 2SA, GL2 2SD, GL2 2SF, GL2 4SA, and GL2 5GP, are expected to remain without power until around 6:30 PM. This disruption is causing significant inconvenience, affecting both home life and local businesses.
A spokesperson for the National Grid stated, “We became aware of this power cut at 12:01 PM this afternoon and immediately began work to restore supply. We understand how disruptive this is and sincerely apologize for the impact on your day. Our engineers are working to get your power back on as quickly as possible.”
As power restoration efforts continue, residents are encouraged to stay updated via the National Grid’s dedicated website at powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk. The situation remains fluid, and further updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
This outage serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of essential services. Residents are urged to prepare for the possibility of extended outages and to check on their neighbors, especially those who may be more vulnerable during this disruption.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation as the National Grid works diligently to restore power to all affected properties. The urgency of this matter highlights the importance of community support and communication during such unexpected events.
