Cable fault

Two-hour power outage in parts of Innsbruck

On the evening of the election, of all days, when many people wanted to follow the various analyses, there was a power cut in parts of Innsbruck. Around 1500 households were affected.

The power outage at Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB) occurred at around 6.45 pm. Municipalities in the western low mountain range (Natters, Mutters, Lans, Sistrans and Aldrans) and the Innsbruck district of Wilten were affected. The communities and Wilten were only reconnected to the power grid at around 8.45 pm, around two hours later. 

People got stuck in lifts
According to initial information, the Tyrol control center received two emergency reports. Eight people got stuck in a lift in Tschamlerstraße and one person in Unterbergerstraße. Those affected were rescued unharmed, according to the control center.

Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe cited a cable fault in the Pastorstraße substation as the cause.