A secondary school in Lancaster has been forced to shut for the day after damage to a power cable caused by building work.
Central Lancaster High School on Crag Road will be closed today (Wednesday September 20).
In a letter to parents and carers, executive head teacher John Cowper said: "We have been informed that a main power cable to the school has been accidentally cut by one of the diggers on the building site.
"This means that a significant proportion of the school is without power and we are therefore unfortunately unable to open.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused in terms of childcare due to this unavoidable closure.
"We will of course keep in touch with you to keep you updated and let you know when we are able to reopen.
"We hope to open to all pupils on Thursday September 21."
Building work on a new £8m state-of-the-art school building began in August 2022.
The demolition of a multi-storey block at the school was completed earlier this month and phase 2 of the building project is under way.
Central Lancaster High School is one of four schools managed by The Bay Learning Trust, a community of schools in the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area and the only local, multi academy trust. The others are Morecambe Bay Academy, Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy and Carnforth High School.
UPDATE: The school was closed for a second day on Thursday September 21 as work to restore power continued.
The school's Open Evening, scheduled for September 21, has been moved to September 28.
Read more: Work begins on new £8m school for Central Lancaster - Beyond Radio


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