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Chaos in Amesbury: Driver Crash Disrupts Connectivity, MP Blasts Openreach

3/31/2025

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On March 18, chaos struck Amesbury when a driver collided with an Openreach street cabinet, crippling 199 circuits and disrupting the lives of residents and businesses like Avon Lodge. Although repairs took time, connectivity was finally restored by 4pm. MP Danny Kruger slammed Openreach for misleading information about traffic permissions, while affected parties can seek compensation through their service providers.

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On March 18, chaos struck Amesbury when a driver collided with an Openreach street cabinet, crippling 199 circuits and disrupting the lives of residents and businesses like Avon Lodge. Although repairs took time, connectivity was finally restored by 4pm. MP Danny Kruger slammed Openreach for misleading information about traffic permissions, while affected parties can seek compensation through their service providers.