VIDEO: Truck Incident Triggers Power Outage in Point and Surrounding Areas

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The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform customers about an emergency unplanned outage affecting those serviced by the Central Feeder due to a truck pulling down some secondary lines.

APUA assures its customers that their team have been dispatched and are working diligently to resolve this issue and restore normal service as quickly as possible.

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APUA sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

The affected areas include: Wapping Lane, North Street , Lower Newgate Street and Bishopsgate Street.

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Comments (9)

  • Teacher for Life July 26, 2025, 12:51 PM

    I guess the driver blind because even Stevie Wonder could see the truck too high to pass safely on that route. CHUPS! Tunn a dunce!!!
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    • Antigua Surf July 26, 2025, 5:18 PM

      I’m quite sure he’s accustomed to travel that road. And what must he do when yall streets are so blocked up with the madness yall have going on?
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    • Teacher for Life July 27, 2025, 9:53 PM

      It’s called planning and in this case a failure to plan. Alternate delivery times could have been implemented along with scrutinizing any and all alternate routes. TUNNA DUNCES!
      Reply
  • Rhonda July 26, 2025, 4:54 PM

    These trucks need to get off the road.
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    • Rhea July 26, 2025, 5:19 PM

      The trucks that bring the goods we need to the supermarkets we love?
      Reply
  • Juju Bee July 26, 2025, 6:27 PM

    Happy that this was not serious
    Reply
  • :)) July 26, 2025, 6:28 PM

    Turn on the lights….light a candle.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 26, 2025, 9:48 PM

    I hope the truck driver is okay and that there were no other serious injuries from the incident itself.
    Reply
  • Hallelujah Amen July 28, 2025, 6:34 AM

    APUA SHOULD CLAIM ON THE VEHICLE INSURANCE
    Reply

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