Almost 400 properties have been left without electricity after a serious technical fault disrupted power supply.
UK Power Networks confirmed it was alerted to a power cut affecting communities between the market town Mildenhall and the village of Fornham All Saints shortly after 2pm this afternoon.
Initial assessments indicate the interruption was linked to a fault on a high-voltage electricity line.
The company said 390 homes and businesses within the IP28 6 postcode area were still without power. Engineers are continuing to carry out investigations, but given the danger and power levels involved this will take time.
Restoration was expected between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, although UK Power Networks have qualified that statement, and encouraged the public to manage expectations. They cautioned that this timeframe could change depending on what engineers find.
