Power restored after transmission line trip triggers power outages across island
Thousands of customers across the island lost power Friday afternoon after Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro experienced a power line trip.
“We have experienced a transmission line trip which resulted in a sudden outage for pockets of customers on the Island system,” the utility posted on social media. “This is called an under frequency load shedding event. Customers are currently being restored and should be back online shortly.”
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