Power cut Northern Ireland: Number of areas affected in 'widespread fault'

There is a power cut in a number of areas in Northern Ireland on Friday morning.

NIE Networks say this is due to 'faulty equipment onsite' and that the fault is 'quite widespread'.

Posting on Twitter, NIE Networks said: "We are aware of a power cut in the Lisburn, Hillsborough, Dromore, Donacloney and Moira areas.

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"The fault is quite widespread and is due to faulty equipment onsite.

"Repairs will start asap."

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