Businesses on Carr Street have been affected by an unplanned power cut. (Image: UK Power Networks)
Businesses and homes in part of Ipswich have been affected by power cuts.
Waffle and More in Carr Street announced on social media that it had to close its doors for the rest of the day on Thursday due to an unplanned power cut.
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UK Power Networks said it was caused by a fault on an underground electricity cable affecting the IP4 postcode area.
Engineers are currently investigating the fault and may have to dig up the road to carry out repairs.
It is estimated the power could be back on between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
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