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3,600 households affected by power outage in Amsterdam-Noord

3,600 households affected by power outage in Amsterdam-Noord

Approximately 3,600 households in Amsterdam-Noord experienced a power outage on Friday morning caused by damage to a cable during excavation work. Utility provider Liander resolved the issue within two hours, restoring power to all affected customers by midday.

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