Find out what caused power cut in Alfreton and Somercotes

Around 3,400 home in Alfreton and Somercotes were left without power today following a power cut.

A spokesperson for Western Power Distribution said a underground cable fault was the cause of the power failure which lasted for an hour, until 2pm.

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Homes in Alfreton and Somercotes and nearby areas were affected.

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