UK Power Network CRASHES causing blackouts at airports, traffic lights and trains across London and South East
Major power cuts have struck across the UK with airports, traffic lights and trains all without electricity.
Areas affected include London and the South East, with tube passengers thrown into darkness of the Victoria lines.
UK Power Networks tweeted on Friday evening: ‘We’re aware of a power cut affecting large parts of London and South East.
‘We believe this is due to a failure on National Grid’s network, which is affecting our customers.’
Tube passengers have been thrown into darkness on the Victoria Line, after a power cut hit large parts of the UK this afternoon
The drop in power is also affecting travel.
Train services in and out of London, including Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express are facing delays and cancellations.
Traffic lights in the capital are also experiencing some problems and the Victoria Line on the London Underground is suspended, Transport for London confirmed.
They tweeted on Friday evening warning people to be cautious when using the roads.