This is why Peterborough residents saw a green/blue flash in the sky and suffered a power cut
Peterborough residents have reported seeing a bright blue/green flash in the sky this evening.
The flash was followed by a short power outage.
UK Power Networks have confirmed that across Peterborough there was a power cut due to: "A fault occurred on a high voltage electricity overhead line in the local area.
"This power cut was reported at: 18:05 on 25 Jan 2019."
UK Power Networks have confirmed all power should now be restored.
Numerous residents have also reported hearing a bang or explosion related to the high voltage fault.
UK Power Networks have not commented on this at this time.