Almost 1,000 properties were left without power due to a power cut in Devon this morning (Friday, September 19).

National Grid reported a huge power cut, affecting 996 properties in Yelverton at 8.39am.

It said there is an issue with the high voltage power lines and engineers are working to restore power to those affected.

The PL20 and PL6 postcodes are affected.

National Grid said: "We are aware of this power cut outage which was raised at 8:39am this morning and our engineers are working to get the power returned as quickly as possible.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience this is causing you."

09:20 Molly Seaman

Affected postcodes

09:19 Molly Seaman

Over 500 without power now

National Grid has said there are now 593 affected in the PL20 and PL6 areas. 09:18 Molly Seama

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