POWER CUT: Engineers investigate second black out in six days in Sheffield neighbourhood

A neighbourhood in Sheffield has had its second power cut in six days.
Oakholme Road is one of the areas that has experienced two power cuts in six days. Photo: GoogleOakholme Road is one of the areas that has experienced two power cuts in six days. Photo: Google
Oakholme Road is one of the areas that has experienced two power cuts in six days. Photo: Google

Houses near the Endcliffe Park and Hunters Bar section of Ecclesall Road were affected this morning as well as on Sunday night.

UPDATE: Thousands of customers affected as extent of Sheffield black out is revealedUnconfirmed reports have said the cut could be spread over a much wider area - from the city centre out to Broomhill.

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So far people in postcodes s11 and s10 have reported today's black out to Northern Powergrid.

On Twitter this morning, Steve McCarthy said: "Looks like a big power cut across Sheffield. There's a lot of thumb twiddling going on here at work."

Northern Powergrid said: "We’re working hard to get the power back on. Thanks for your patience."

More to follow.

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