Hundreds left without electricity after underground cable fault

SP Energy Networks confirmed that around 350 customers in Glasgow experienced 'disrupted electricity supplies'.

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Hundreds of households were left without electricity after an underground cable fault in Govan.

SP Energy Networks confirmed that around 350 customers on Helen Street experienced “disrupted electricity supplies” on Tuesday morning.

The energy provider said due to the busy surroundings of the fault temporary traffic lights were put in place.

Police attended the scene to provide assistance with traffic management.

The utility company apologised for the disruption and said their staff are working to repair the underground fault “as soon as possible”.

A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: “We’re currently working to repair an underground cable fault on Helen Street in Govan, which disrupted electricity supplies to around 350 customers for 45 minutes this morning.

“Due to the busy location of the fault, we’ve had to put temporary traffic lights in place to manage the flow of traffic and ensure repairs can be carried out safely and quickly.

“We’re sorry for any disruption or inconvenience caused and are doing everything we can to complete the works as soon as possible.”

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