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04/12/2003
Power cuts blackout parts of NI
Thousands of homes and businesses across Northern Ireland have been hit by a major power shortage.
NIE said that both Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations were experiencing operational difficulties and that the problem could last for several hours as generation capacity was severely reduced.
There are reports of power failures as far apart as north Belfast, Banbridge, Newcastle, Newtownabbey and Downpatrick. Newry was also reported to be affected.
NIE said it would have to turn off the electricity in certain towns in rotation and other areas would be affected as supply was interrupted.
Motorists have also been warned to drive more carefully as the power cut have affected traffic lights.
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NIE said that both Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations were experiencing operational difficulties and that the problem could last for several hours as generation capacity was severely reduced.
There are reports of power failures as far apart as north Belfast, Banbridge, Newcastle, Newtownabbey and Downpatrick. Newry was also reported to be affected.
NIE said it would have to turn off the electricity in certain towns in rotation and other areas would be affected as supply was interrupted.
Motorists have also been warned to drive more carefully as the power cut have affected traffic lights.
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