Residents spotted a flashing light in the sky across Milton Keynes on Wednesday night, leaving many confused.
We finally have the answer...
Dozens of people took to social media to report seeing 'flashes' in the sky across Milton Keynes on Wednesday (28/1), at around 5:30pm.
Following the flash, many residents also reported a small powercut.
Ian Burt, from the Fairfields area of Milton Keynes sent us footage that his CCTV camera captured at around 5:36pm.
One resident commented on the mysterious moment saying: "Wondered why it went totally dark in Kingston Tesco for a brief moment.. was very strange!"
"I saw 2 massive flashes out walking dog - the whole sky lit up, I did wonder what the heck they were!!" One responded.
Another said: "I thought I saw a flash while I was driving but thought nothing of it. Then the street lights were flickering."
After much debate, experts at Western Power Distribution company have confirmed the reason behind the mysterious flash.
Sadly, a swan flew into a 33,000 volt power line, causing the flash and quick power cut across Milton Keynes.
WPD have an automatic back up system, which luckily kicked into place, otherwise MK could have been left without power for even longer.
