A TRACTOR collided with a high-voltage electricity transformer on Tuesday night (October 3).
One fire engine from St Austell attended the incident in Mevagissey, Cornwall, around 9 p.m.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said there may have been some issues with the power supply to local properties, but according to the National Grid website, there are currently no issues in the area.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "On arrival, the crew confirmed no persons were trapped or injured and worked beside National Grid to keep the surrounding area safe whilst the power was isolated.
"Due to this incident, some properties in the area may have issues with their power supply. Further details on this potential outage can be gathered from National Grid."
@StAustellCFRS & @nationalgr are in attendance where a farm vehicle has collided with a power cable in the #Mevagissey area. Crews are standing by while #nationalgrid make the area safe. Homes in the area maybe affected.
— Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (@CornwallFRS) October 3, 2023
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