HOMES and businesses have been left without power since this morning.
Dozens of residents in Droitwich experienced a power cut at just before 11am (Thursday).
Western Power Distribution (WPD) said electricity is expected to return to the affected properties by 7pm today.
A total of 20 houses still do not have electricity after the power cut was announced this morning.
A spokesperson from WPD said: "Apologies for the ongoing #powercut affecting #Droitwich # our engineers continue to work on the fault and are now estimating to have power restored by 19:00."
Apologies for the ongoing #powercut affecting #Droitwich #WR9 our engineers continue to work on the fault and are now estimating to have power restored by 19:00. Siân
— WPD (@wpduk) August 25, 2022
Earlier today, 22 properties still do not have electricity in the WR9 area and WPD expects to resolve the issue by 5pm this evening.
The following postcodes have been affected by the incident WR9 7EN, WR9 7RD and WR9 7BN.
We've got most supplies back on in #Droitwich #WR9, but are working to restore the remaining properties by approximately 17:00. Geraint
— WPD (@wpduk) August 25, 2022
A spokesperson from WPD said: "We've got most supplies back on in #Droitwich #WR9, but are working to restore the remaining properties by approximately 17:00."
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