UPDATE: 10:18am: Power appears to be returning to parts of Wednesfield…
We’ve been receiving reports via Facebook & Twitter that a major power cut is affecting approx 2,590 properties in areas of Wednesfield this morning.
Here’s more information from Central Networks:
Area Affected: Wednesfield Postcodes affected: WV1 0, WV1 1, WV10, WV10 0, WV10 1, WV10 8, WV10 9, WV11, WV11 1, WV11 3, WV13, WV13 3
Started at: 11-Apr-2011 09:07
Customer affected: 2590
Power Cut Type: Fault affecting the high voltage network
Details: Unknown At This Stage Status: We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Engineers have been dispatched and hope to be on site by 11-APR-2011 09:54. To speak to us in person, call 0800 328 1111
Beacon Radio are reporting that traffic lights are out in Bentley Bridge and parts of Wednesfield, as well as on the A460 Cannock Road due to the power cut – please take care when driving!