More than 500 properties in villages between York and Tadcaster have been hit this afternoon by a major power cut (Image: The Press)
MORE than 500 properties in several villages near York were left without electricty for several hours this afternoon.
Northern Powergrid said it dealt with a major power cut in the area between York and Tadcaster, which had been caused by an unexpected problem with cables or equipment.
It said the cut had affected 510 premises in villages including Bilbrough, Appleton Roebuck and Bolton Percy.
It said at 5.40pm that it was still reviewing how long it would take to get villagers' power back on, adding: "We are working towards restoring it as early as possible."
But by just after 6pm, power appeared to have been restored to all properties.
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