Buildings in Wakefield left without power

Forty properties in Wakefield are without electricity due to a power cut.

The unplanned power outage is affecting buildings with a WF2 postcode around Waterton Road and Chantry Road in Lupset.

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The Northern Powergrid website states that the power cut has been caused by an unexpected problem with cables and equipment.

It was reported at 9.20am - and power is expected to be restored by 12.30pm.

The power cut comes as Storm Eleanor batters the region, bringing high winds and and rain.

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