CUT: 127 Highbridge homes have had their power cut after Western Power Distribution had a fault in their network.
MORE than 100 homes in Highbridge are without power after a power cut.
Western Power Distribution posted on Twitter to alert residents of power being cut to 127 homes in the area.
We are aware of a #powercut in the #Highbridge #TA9 area. We aim to restore all supplies by 19:00. Jason
— WPD (@wpduk) January 9, 2017
A spokesman for Western Power Distribution said: "Power was initially cut at 3.52pm from 598 homes, by 3.55pm 471 homes had their power restored so it was only a brief interruption.
"Now 127 homes are still without power, this is due to a network fault causing a trip in the system.
"We aim for power to be restored by 7pm."
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