Power cut in nearly 300 Leeds homes as residents faced with no electricity for seven hours

Nearly 300 homes in Leeds have been hit by a power cut this morning.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 30th Oct 2020, 10:11 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2020, 10:14 BST
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Northern Powergrid has reported a major outage in Holbeck, LS11, with 210 homes left without electricity since 5am.

The power cut has been caused by an unexpected problem with an electricity cable in the area.

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Engineers are working to solve the problem and have estimated that power will be restored by 2pm.

Almost 300 homes have been left without electricity in Leeds this morning (Photo: PA Wire)Almost 300 homes have been left without electricity in Leeds this morning (Photo: PA Wire)
Almost 300 homes have been left without electricity in Leeds this morning (Photo: PA Wire)

Northern Powergrid said: "We are currently working hard to restore your power however we are unable to provide an accurate restoration time.

"Please call us on 105 if you have any specific questions."

A separate power cut has been reported in Queenswood, LS6, with 80 homes left without power.

The outage has been caused by a problem with cables and equipment and was first reported at 8am.

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Northern Powergrid said power should be restored in this area by 11.30am.

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