This is the dramatic moment a huge flash lit up the sky above Ramsbottom this morning. Some 1,431 properties in the town were plunged into darkness due to a power cut earlier today.
Stunned locals reported seeing a 'massive flash' moments before they were left without electricity. READ MORE: Police find body in search for missing John Houghton Tony Slack tweeted: "Saw a massive flash light up the sky across the field where I am just before the power went at 7am, then another flash 5 mins later!" The mysterious flash was captured on dashcam footage by a motorist driving through Ramsbottom shortly before 7.15am.
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