Power cut hits dozens of Penwortham homes - here's why and when it will be resolved

SP Electricity North West were first made aware of the incident at 8.15am, with more than 50 properties in the Penwortham area currently without power.

The energy supplier said the power cut was caused by an ‘unexpected incident with the underground cable’ that provides electricity.

At the time of writing, 59 homes are without power. SP Electricity North West said the postcodes affected are: PR1 0JJ, PR1 0LY, PR1 0QE.

It is estimated that power will be restored at 2.14pm.

A spokesperson for SP Electricity North West told LEP: “This morning at 8:15, we received reports of a power cut affecting 59 properties in Penwortham due to a fault on the underground electricity network.

“We responded immediately and teams are currently on site and will carry out a permanent repair today.”