A motor lorry transporting an excavator damaged an electricity pole along Philadelphia Street, Berbice, on Sunday causing a temporary disruption in power supply to some customers in the area. According to a public advisory issued by the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), the truck bearing registration number, GAD 7226, came into contact with a utility pole along Philadelphia Street, breaking the pole and damaging sections of the electrical network. GPL said its teams had since isolated the affected section of the network and restored power to most customers.
However, some customers between Philadelphia Street and Church Street, New Amsterdam, on the waterside, were without electricity for an extended period as repair works continued. GPL said the relevant authorities have been notified of the incident. The company also condemned incidents that damage its infrastructure, noting that such occurrences disrupt electricity supply and affect communities.
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