Doncaster power cuts: Teams battling "challenging weather" to restore supplies
Engineers battling to restore power to thousands of homes across Doncaster after a huge wave of power cuts say they are facing “challenging weather conditions” tonight after strong winds blacked out properties across the city.
More than 2,400 properties have been impacted with Thorne, Moorends, Austerfield, Bawtry, Carcroft, Thorne, Woodlands and Adwick among the areas impacted.
A spokesperson for power supplier Northern Powergrid said: “Our teams are responding in challenging weather conditions.
“The weather conditions are affecting parts of our network.
"When we have assessed the extent of any damage, we will have more certainty when the power will be restored.
"Supporting customers is our priority - report your power cut online so we can keep you updated.
"Our website provides the latest information, which is the same as what’s available to our Contact Centre.
"For customers who are part of our Priority Services Membership we’ll contact you to discuss additional help we may be able to provide.
"If you are in a dangerous situation, there is risk to life, or you are medically dependent on electricity, call 105.
"If you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.”
Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones said: “Due to the strong winds and gales, Northern Powergrid are reporting a number of power outages across Doncaster, affecting an estimated 2,400 properties.
The power cuts come after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Doncaster which ran throughout today from 5am to 8pm with the city also being hit by heavy and at times torrential rain.
We have asked NPG for further details.