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Crews from ESB Networks are carrying out repairs
Crews from ESB Networks have been deployed after electricity cables were damaged when they were struck by a vehicle during an early-morning incident.
It’s understood a truck struck an overhead cable shortly after 9am this Thursday while unloading stone at a depot near the village of Hospital.
Around 85 customers have been left without power as a result of the incident with AA Roadwatch reporting delays on the R513 around the area.
#LIMERICK Reports of fallen power cables in Hospital. More here: https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) July 19, 2018
ESB Networks says its safety systems kicked-in after the cable was struck and that crews are on site carrying out repairs.
It is expected a full service will be restored to customers by 3pm.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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