IN PICTURES: Nationwide blackout causes chaos in Spain

Millions braced for power outages as Spain faces historic blackout, with towns across mainland Spain affected after a massive lapse around noon, likely taking up to 10 hours to restore power. Traffic halted due to widespread traffic jams, trains stopped, and transport services瘫痪, with police assisting Metro passengers stuck in tunnels. Hospitals continued operating but non-emergency medical services were suspended as networks overwhelmed. People stockpiled essentials amid chaos, while neighboring regions like Portugal and parts of France also experienced outages.