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A massive and unprecedented power outage crippled much of Spain, Portugal, parts of France, and Belgium on Monday, leaving millions without electricity, cutting off communications, stranding travelers, and paralyzing major cities across southern and western Europe, according to reports from Associated Press (AP) and Euronews.
The blackout began around 12:30 p.m. local time, causing Spain's power grid to lose 15 gigawatts-approximately 60% of national demand-within five seconds, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed during a national address.
In Portugal, grid operator Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN) also confirmed that the ...