Powercut affects shoppers in Wandsworth Southside Shopping Centre (From Wandsworth Guardian)

Powercut affects shoppers in Wandsworth Southside Shopping Centre

4:28pm Monday 25th June 2012 in News By Alexandra Rucki

Shoppers were left disappointed when a power cut caused stores to close for over an hour.

A power cut affected Southside Shopping Centre, in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, which was caused by a fault on a high voltage underground cable.

About 1,476 people in the borough were affected by the fault, which was fixed by 3.33pm.

A spokesperson for UK Power Networks said: "UK Power Networks engineers have restored power to 1,476 customers in the Garratt Lane area of Wandsworth, London, following a power interruption this afternoon.

"A fault on a high voltage underground cable occurred at 2.10pm. Engineers worked as quickly and safely as possible to restore supplies to all customers by 3.33pm.

"We appreciate how frustrating it is to be without electricity and apologise for the inconvenience caused."

Disappointed shopper Lisa Walters tweeted: "Massive power cut in Southside Wandsworth, most of the shops are closed.