Electrical fault causes "explosion" in Tynemouth

Police have cordoned off an area around a hole in the pavement, caused by an apparent electrical fault underground in Tynemouth,

Local people reported hearing a loud explosion on Hotspur Street. Debris was scattered over the road. 6,000 homes are without power.

An apparent electrical fault underground has blown a hole in part of the pavement in Tynemouth.

Local people reported hearing a loud bang and debris in the road on Hotspur Street.

Northern Powergrid also reported 6,000 homes without power in the area.