Far North Blackout Causes Woman’s Dental Injury

A Far North woman, Melissa Wihongi, is devastated after losing four front teeth during a power outage that affected over 23,000 households on November 6. While preparing for bed in the dark, she misjudged the distance to her bathroom faucet and hit her mouth, resulting in the loss of two bridged teeth and leaving a “gaping hole.” This incident highlights the dangers posed by the ongoing power outages in the district.

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