A SCHOOL in south Essex has been hit with a power cut with engineers on site.
Castledon School, in Wickford, currently has no power or phone lines.
UK Power are "hoping to restore power within the hour".
In a text, seen by the Echo, parents were told: "Currently, we have no power to the whole school site.
"UK Power are onsite and are hoping to restore power within the hour.
"Phone lines are down, however, if you need to contact us urgently, please email using the admin@castledon.org email address.
"We will provide updates when we have them."
More to follow.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel