A sweeping blackout hit Chile, leaving millions without power. A transmission line disruption caused the outage affecting 14 of 16 regions, including Santiago. Hospitals, prisons, and government buildings switched to backup generators. Officials are working to restore power and urged the public to stay calm.
Key Points
Transmission line disruption caused massive power outage in Chile
14 out of 16 regions affected, including Santiago
Emergency measures taken to address the crisis
Pros
Quick response from authorities to address the situation
Efforts to evacuate passengers from affected areas