REPORTS have been received that Wellington has been cut off following a power outage.

The incident remains ongoing with our team in our highstreet offices being left without power. It has reportedly hit the local supermarkets, shops and the traffic lights are also down.

National Grid reports: “We are aware of the power cut affecting TA21 8RA. The incident was raised at 10.39am this morning and our engineers are working to get the power returned as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing you.”

There are currently 6,563 properties off supply.

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