Multiple power outages have been reported across Worcestershire as Storm Eunice batters the county.
According to the Western Power wesbite almost 500 properties in Malvern Link will be without power until gone 8pm whilst in Wychavon, a dozen properties are currently without power.
The energy supplier says they are experiencing an increasing number of incidents in the south west with around 36,000 customers off supply.
The company has said the main issues affecting it's field teams today are falling trees and flying debris, which are bringing down overhead lines.
Operations Director Graham Halladay said: “I’d like to thank customers for their understanding as Storm Eunice moves through. I’d like to reassure everyone that our teams are working to restore supplies as quickly as they safely can.
“If anyone sees a fallen power line, please call 105. Our staff have the training and equipment to deal with it. Fallen power lines can still be live, which means they are capable of delivering a fatal shock.”
Full list of power cuts according to Western Power website:
- WR8 - Strensham - Reported at 10:51 - 8 properties without power - Estimated time of fix: 14:00
- WR10 - Bricklehampton - Reported at 10:44 - 2 properties without power - Estimated time of fix: 14:00
- WR10 - Pershore - Reported at 10:03 - 2 properties without power - Estimated time of fix 16:00
- WR13 WR14 WR8 - Malvern Link - Reported at 12:15 - 495 properties without power - Estimated time of fix 20:15
- WR14 - Malvern, Pound Bank - Reported at 12:21 - 81 properties without power - Estimated time of fix 12:42
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