Hundreds of homes and businesses hit by power cut in Wigan township

Hundreds of homes and businesses across Wigan were left without power due to a damaged cable.
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The electricity supply to 762 properties in Shevington was lost at around midday today (January 9)

Thankfully it was restored before 1pm.

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Electricity North West engineers are at Beech Hill Avenue fixing the problemElectricity North West engineers are at Beech Hill Avenue fixing the problem
Electricity North West engineers are at Beech Hill Avenue fixing the problem

However, around 38 homes on Beech Hill Avenue in Wigan have now seen their electricity supply cut off.

Engineers are currently on site and hope to have power restored to any affected properties by 3pm this afternoon.

Those who require additional support should call Electricity North West on 105.

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