22/10/2015
Power Restored In Lurgan
Power has been restored to homes, businesses and schools after the electricity supply went down in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
A contractor caused damage to a high-voltage cable in the Union Street area at around 9.15am on Thursday.
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said the power was restored at around 11am.
Repairs are expected to continue throughout the day.
(CD/MH)
A contractor caused damage to a high-voltage cable in the Union Street area at around 9.15am on Thursday.
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks said the power was restored at around 11am.
Repairs are expected to continue throughout the day.
(CD/MH)
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