Landline telephones will be unable to ring 999. (Image: Agency.)
Ellesmere Port residents have been warned of technical difficulties meaning that landlines are unable to access emergency services via 999.
The incident is said to be affecting landline users in parts of the town.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, which is aware of the problem, has advised residents in the area that, in the event of a genuine emergency, they should call 999 from a mobile phone this afternoon (Wednesday, May 1).
The technical difficulties are expected to be resolved from 7.50pm on Wednesday.
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