'Everything went off': How Spain and Portugal's massive power cut unfolded
Summary
Portugal and Spain recently experienced a massive power outage that caused significant interruptions in daily activities. From traffic lights shutting down to businesses closing, the upheaval stretched as far as parts of Andorra and France.Key Facts
- The power cut stopped a train about 200 km outside Madrid, stranding passenger Peter Hughes for four hours.
- The outage affected not only Spain and Portugal but also parts of Andorra and France.
- Major infrastructures were disrupted: traffic lights shut down, metros closed, and businesses sealed off.
- Local residents provided stranded train passengers with supplies like water, bread, and fruit.
- The power outage resulted in mobile network disruptions, leaving people without access to information.
- The power cut made normal routines impossible, with people unable to work or complete tasks like shopping or having a haircut.
- The power outage also led to parents taking their children out of school in Lisbon.
- The power cut created confusion and anxiety among residents, with reports of people becoming hysterical and panicked.
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