Homes and shops on Sheppey were without electricity this morning after a power cable fell across a busy road.

For the second time in less than six months a cable owned by UK Power Networks crashed down across Minster Road, Minster.

The last time, a passing man was showered in sparks and needed medical treatment.

But power has now been returned to the area and luckily today there have been no reports of injuries.

Police were at the scene from 8am controlling traffic on the road which is used by many Islanders for the school run or to get to work.

It is not known when the cable will be removed or if it is still live.

Several shops in The Broadway, Minster, were unable to open as they had no power for their electric tills.

A UK Power Networks spokesman said engineers believe the power line may have been hit by a high-sided vehicle.