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Major Power Cuts Hits East Wight Homes And Businesses

Hundreds of businesses and homes in the Yaverland and Bembridge areas have been hit by a power cut this afternoon (Wednesday).

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) says is aware of a fault and is working to fix the problem.

Around 200 postcode areas have been affected, including properties in the PO36 and PO35 areas.

The utility firm aims to restore power by 5.30pm.

A SSEN spokesperson said:

"We’re sorry for the loss of supply. We currently have a fault affecting the areas listed.

"We are working hard to get the power back on as quickly as we can."

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