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Breaking news. Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. Updates to follow.
Spain and Portugal have been hit by a widespread power outage on Monday, leaving millions without electricity, according to reports.
In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage was nationwide, while similar reports are coming out of Spain. Madrid’s Barajas international airport was left without power, while telecommunications have been affected as well.
Citizens of Andorra and parts of France bordering Spain were also reporting being hit by the blackout.
The cause is yet unclear. Domestic media are reporting issues with the European electric grid, which affected national grids in the Iberian Peninsula, however.
This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.
