Blackpool Victoria Hospital has declared a 'major incident' after its building lost power.
A flooded basement caused a power outage in four wards in the Women and Children’s Unit, which provides special care for babies.Babies, expectant mothers and other affected patients have been moved to available beds in other areas of the hospital. The hospital says all patients are "safe and well" and will continue to receive appropriate care.It is believed that an overspill of sewage caused the power outage after a night of heavy rain.
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