A significant power disruption affected multiple northern communities in Antigua during the early hours of Wednesday morning following a vehicular incident that damaged critical electrical infrastructure. The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) confirmed the outage originated along the Cassada Gardens #3 Feeder at approximately 2:19 AM local time after a vehicle struck utility equipment in the Cedar Valley and Friars Hill Road corridor.
APUA’s Electricity Business Unit responded promptly by isolating the compromised section of the network to prevent further system damage. Repair crews were immediately dispatched to the scene to address the damaged infrastructure, which required replacement of a utility pole and extensive electrical repairs. The authority acknowledged the inconvenience caused to residents and commercial establishments while emphasizing their commitment to restoring normal operations.
The widespread outage impacted numerous residential areas including Utility Drive, New Winthropes, Cedar Valley Gardens, Cedar Valley Springs, Barnes Hill, Powells, Hodges Bay, Cedar Grove, Cassada Gardens #7, Longfords and Mount Pleasant North. Engineering teams continued restoration efforts throughout the morning hours as affected communities remained without electricity.
APUA issued a formal apology to customers experiencing service interruptions and expressed appreciation for the public’s patience during the emergency repair process. The utility provider assured residents that crews were working with maximum efficiency to complete repairs and restore full power to all affected districts.