A faulty electricity cable is causing power cuts in Witham and the surrounding areas.
Residents have reported losing power in the town, as well as areas like Cressing and Rivenhall.
Engineers are currently at the scene of the faulty cable and are making repairs.
UK Power Networks expects power to be restored between 11am and 12noon.
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