A massive power outage has knocked out electricity across parts of Spain and Portugal, shutting off traffic lights and causing chaos at airports, train stations and on the roads.
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power. “The causes are being analyzed and all resources are being dedicated to solving it,” it said. “We will continue to inform you.”
Portugal’s police force said traffic lights and street lighting were at risk of failing. “Reduce your speed and pay extra attention,” they said, instructing people to avoid unnecessary journeys. “Prioritise safe driving: your calmness saves lives,” its statement added.
Spanish train operator Renfe said there was a power outage at a national level, causing trains to stop and departures to be canceled. And E-Redes, which provides electiricty to mainland Portugal, said in a statement it was working to re-establish connection. “This is a wider European problem,” the company said in a statement, according to Reuters.
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