Hundreds of homes are without power this afternoon in the Portadown area.

Most of Killicommaine is without power and the traffic lights at the Seagoe Hotel are down.

According to NIE Networks the power went off at 3:53 PM with restoration time expected at 7pm tonight.

The firm said: “The repair team is on its way.”

placeholder image — Northern Ireland Electricity Networks.

If you lose power, you can report it here https://powercheck.nienetworks.co.uk/TabularFaults.html

Or call 03457 643 643

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