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Major power cut affecting sections of England, Wales

Nearly a million people have been affected by a major power cut across large areas of England and Wales, affecting homes and transport networks.
 
Blackouts were reported across the South East, South West and North East of England, the Midlands and Wales.
 
Trains were delayed and cancelled, and traffic lights in parts of London stopped working.
 
Members of the public posted images on social media, which showed the tube network in the darkness and people having to use their mobile phones as torches.
 
National Grid which owns the electricity transmission system in England and Wales said it was caused by issues with two power generators.
 
It said the problem was resolved.


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