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There has been a widespread power cut across much of Londonderry.There has been a widespread power cut across much of Londonderry.
NIE said 30,000 customers in Derry, and in many of the surrounding areas, have been without power since about 1640 GMT on Saturday. NIE said 40,000 customers in he city, and in many of the surrounding areas, have been without power since about 1640 GMT on Saturday.
Engineers are currently trying to establish the cause of the fault.Engineers are currently trying to establish the cause of the fault.
A Northern Ireland Electricity spokesperson said electricity to some households in the area have already been restored. A Northern Ireland Electricity spokesperson said electricity had been restored to about 5,000 homes.