A major power outage in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany has led to widespread chaos, affecting around 50,000 households and leaving many people stranded in elevators. The blackout, reportedly caused by a technical fault in a high-voltage line, also disrupted traffic lights and railway services, causing significant inconvenience to residents and commuters. Local utility company Westnetz is working to restore power, although some areas may remain without electricity for several hours. Emergency services are on high alert, with fire brigades freeing trapped individuals from elevators. As a precautionary measure, hospitals are operating on emergency power. The incident underscores the vulnerability of modern cities to power disruptions and the need for robust infrastructure to prevent such occurrences.
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