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Collinsville loses power during storm damage fix

Posted November 27, 2008 12:34:00

Ergon Energy is warning residents of Collinsville in north Queensland they will lose power for four hours today as storm damage to the network is repaired.

Electricity supplies to the area will be cut off and will not return until 2:30pm AEST today.

Repair crews have travelled from Bowen and Townsville to repair the damage which was caused by lightning last night.

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