Vehicle crash disrupts power supply to Mhalunge substation

The incident, around 5 pm, hit the 22 kV Mhalunge switching incomer and the 22 kV MIDC double-circuit feeder, causing significant damage to power lines

Power supply to the Mhalunge switching substation was disrupted on Tuesday evening after an unidentified vehicle crashed into electricity infrastructure near the 400 kV Kuruli extra high-voltage substation, damaging key feeders and toppling two poles.

Unidentified vehicle crashed into electricity infrastructure near the 400 kV Kuruli extra high-voltage substation, damaging key feeders and toppling two poles. (HT PHOTO)

The incident, around 5 pm, hit the 22 kV Mhalunge switching incomer and the 22 kV MIDC double-circuit feeder, causing significant damage to power lines.

MSEDCL officials said about 11 MW of load was initially affected. Swift contingency measures restored nearly 7 MW through alternate arrangements. Around 4 MW remains disrupted, affecting about 17 consumers, including the Sansera and Ultra express feeders.

Repair work, including pole installation and line restringing, is underway on a war footing. Officials from the Rajgurunagar division said efforts are on to restore the remaining supply within the next few hours.