Power cut leaves 170 homes without electricity
MORE than 170 properties in Clitheroe have been affected by a power cut this evening.
The cut, which is affecting properties in the Talbot Bridge Road and Clitheroe Road area, is due to a high voltage fault.
Electricity North West engineers are on site and working to restore the supply.
It is thought the supply will be back on at around 12.30am.
A spokesman said 177 were properties were affected, but they have managed to restore power to some, however there are 111 properties still without power.
He said: “It’s due to a fault on a section of overhead line. Engineers are on site surveying the line and we will start restoring it in stages.
“We apologise for the inconvenience.”
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