More than 2,000 properties in Sunderland left without electricity as Northern Powergrid deals with power cut

Northern Powergrid have reported problems in the Silksworth area of Sunderland, with more than 2,000 properties affected.
By Ryan Smith
Published 1st Feb 2021, 17:04 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2021, 17:06 BST
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Northern Powergrid have cited the cause of the power cut to be an unexpected problem with cables or equipment that serve the Silksworth area.

According to the power suppliers website, a total of 2,030 properties across the area have been affected – with reports of electricity going off just before 3.45pm on Monday, February 1.

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More than 2,000 properties have been affected in Silksworth. Photo: Northern Powergrid.More than 2,000 properties have been affected in Silksworth. Photo: Northern Powergrid.
More than 2,000 properties have been affected in Silksworth. Photo: Northern Powergrid.
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Northern Powergrid have confirmed that teams are working as quickly as possible to restore power back to people’s homes.

The website says: “Our team are working hard to restore your power as quickly as possible

“The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area.”

It is understood that power is estimated to be restored back to properties at around 5.30pm.

You can check for updates by clicking here.

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