News / Lightning cuts power
NEARLY 1,200 properties lost power in Shetland’s south mainland on Thursday morning as a result of lightning strikes.
SSE Hydro said the power cut in the Sandwick area happened at around 10.20am.
A total of 1,199 properties were affected, with all but 50 having their power restored by 11.45am.
The remaining properties were reconnected at around 12.30pm.
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