UPDATE: Power has been restored.
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An unplanned power outage is affecting thousands of residents and businesses in Mandurah and surrounding suburbs.
Around 5600 customers in Coodanup, South Yunderup, Dudley Park, North Yunderup, Furnissdale, Mandurah, Barragup, Yunderup, Ravenswood and Pinjarra are currently without power.
The estimated restoration time is 9am.
Traffic lights in the area have also been affected.
Please drive carefully.
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