A massive blackout struck several major cities in Spain, Portugal, and France on Monday. Millions of users were left without power around 12:30 PM local time.
Cities affected include Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville, and Murcia. The blackout caused critical disruptions to transportation, including airports, traffic lights, trains, and the metro.
The power outage caused severe communication problems and the suspension of many activities. The Spanish electricity company, Red Eléctrica, reported that they are analyzing the causes and working to restore power.