We are sorry you are experiencing a power cut - hundreds of homes across Lancashire left without electricity
Dozens of people in Lancashire have been left without electricity this afternoon.
Hundreds of homes across Lancashire have been left without electricity this afternoon due to an unexpected power cut.
SP Electricity North West were first made aware of the incident at 11.35am. There are currently 349 homes across Chorley South East and Heath Charnock without power and 16 properties in Penwortham.
The energy supplier said the power cut was caused by an ‘unexpected incident with the underground cable’ that provides electricity.
A spokesperson for SP Electricity North West has apologised for the incident and said they hope to have the issue fixed by 5.30pm this evening.
They said: “This power cut has been caused by an unexpected incident with the underground cable that provides electricity to your home or business.
“We didn't know before your electricity went off that this was going to happen but now we know, rest assured we will get your power back on safely and as quickly as possible.”