Scores of properties have been hit by power cuts in two different parts of North and East Yorkshire, says Northern Powergrid
SCORES of properties in villages south of York were hit by a major power cut last night.
Northern Powergrid said 180 premises in Copmanthorpe and Acaster Malbis had been affected by an unexpected problem with cables or equipment serving the area.
It estimated supplies would be restored by midnight.
The company was hit by two other power cuts earlier yesterday.
Eighty premises lost their electricity in Nawton and Beadlam, near Helmsley, and another 90 properties in parts of Pocklington, but supplies were restored by late afternoon.
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