Authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding multiple fatalities linked to the blackout, which caused widespread chaos in the region.
**Tragic Consequences of Nationwide Power Outage in Spain**
**Tragic Consequences of Nationwide Power Outage in Spain**
At least three individuals have lost their lives in connection with a catastrophic power outage that affected Spain on Monday.
A nationwide power cut in Spain has resulted in at least three confirmed deaths, according to reports from the Civil Guard. The tragic incidents primarily occurred in Taboadela, where a married couple and their adult son were found deceased in their beds by a care worker on Tuesday. Preliminary investigations suggest that carbon monoxide poisoning related to a malfunctioning generator could be the cause. Other fatalities and injuries have also been reported, including a woman in Madrid who reportedly died in a fire caused by candles during the blackout. Thirteen individuals were treated for smoke inhalation, with five requiring hospitalization.
Furthermore, reports indicate a woman in Valencia, who depended on a ventilator, may have succumbed after it lost power during the outage. The situation surrounding her death is under investigation, with conflicting reports on the exact cause. The blackout, which impacted areas across Spain and Portugal, resulted in traffic lights failing, metro systems being halted, and businesses unable to process card transactions. This chaos led to long lines at operational cash machines, and for a while, mobile phone networks were also disrupted.
The authorities are still working to ascertain the exact cause of the power cut which led to such extensive ramifications, but initial reports have ruled out any cyberattack. The situation has drawn significant media attention and public concern regarding the infrastructure's vulnerability during such crises.
