Southwater Street reopened after live wire blocked the road
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The police arrived at the scene around 9am this morning and closed part of the road.
UK Power arrived at 4pm and fixed the issue, allowing the road to reopen.
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Hide AdThe power line was hit by a passing cattle lorry, causing the live wire to fall and block the road.
Zowie Fleming, Southwater resident, said she heard a loud bang and her children noticed “hanging wires” outside, as well as her power going off.
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