‘Widespread’ Power Outages Across Wrexham
Update: We are told power supplies have been restored, however several ‘blips’ have been reported late into the evening.
Original information below…
There is a power outage affecting a large area of Wrexham this evening, with others experiencing flickers earlier.
The fault was reported shortly after 8:30pm, with a several properties experiencing a brief power outage. However a number of residents across Gwersyllt, Stansty and The Fairways losing electricity altogether.
Other areas experiences brown outs or flickering in the supply without a full outage.
@wrexham anyone else in Summerhill/Gwersyllt area had a power cut?????!!!!!
— Katie Youd (@KatieYoud) June 11, 2017
Yes .. our lights just flickered in old mold road area . Stayed on though.
— TINA (@Teewales1) June 11, 2017
Power off in Stansty as well. Scottish power saying fault affected widespread area.
— Carl Hughes52% (@CarlHug70014514) June 11, 2017
@wrexham anyone elses power out on the fairways??😭
— gabby france (@GabbyLFrance) June 11, 2017
Details published on the SP Energy Networks website state that the power cut has been caused by a ‘supply interruption in the LL11 area of Wrexham’.
SP Energy have said: “This has been caused by a fault on our network and is affecting a large number of properties in a widespread area.
“We will attempt to reset the network to restore your supply remotely. Our Engineers have been dispatched and will work to restore your electricity supply by 10.30PM”
The time is subject to change, and we will keep an eye out for updates.
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