More than 40 homes across Dudley and Stourbridge without power - here's why

Both incidents are said to be caused by blown fuses.

More than 40 homes across Dudley and Stourbridge are without power this morning (October 16).

National Grid became aware of an issue affecting 20 properties in the DY1 area of Dudley at around 7.16am.

It is currently believed to have been caused by a blown fuse. Engineers are investigating the issue and are yet to provide an update on when the power will be restored.

Another incident in the DY9 area of Stourbridge is currently affecting 22 properties.

National Grid say that this incident, which was reported at 2.50am, was also caused by a blown fuse.

It is estimated that power will be restored this area by 2.30pm.

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