South Australia Police are asking the community to avoid any travel this evening unless urgent with power disrupted to much of the state, according to SA Police.
Late this afternoon, about 3.50pm, power was disrupted. The cause of the problem is being investigated.
Many businesses and services across SA have been disrupted as a result.
The community are being asked to remain calm, to avoid leaving their homes if they can and to be patient if on the roads.
Power is expected to be progressively restored.
Police are aware that boom gates are down, some train and all tram services are disrupted – however alternate transport arrangements are being made.
Emergency Triple Zero (000) networks are working – but please refrain from calling unless it is a life threatening situation.
Please check on vulnerable neighbours and people in your community to ensure they are safe and fully aware of the issue.
Police would also recommend that you conserve your phone battery if possible and tune in to the state emergency broadcaster, ABC, on a battery powered radio where possible for updates.
