At least three people have died in Spain due to a massive power cut that swept across the country on Monday. The deceased, a married couple and their adult son, hailed from the municipality of Taboadela. These tragic events have been reported by Spanish media, who indicate that authorities are looking into the potential role of carbon monoxide from a faulty electricity generator in their deaths. The Civil Guard has not yet released further details regarding the incident.

In addition to the deaths in Taboadela, other cases are under investigation. A woman in her fifties died in a fire in Madrid’s Carabanchel district, reportedly caused by a candle during the blackout. Reports indicate that the woman was discovered after the fire broke out on Monday night, with thirteen individuals receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. Five of them were taken to hospital,

Moreover, a woman in her forties in Valencia is believed to have died after her ventilator lost power during the outage. While local police mention this as a factor in her passing, conflicting reports from health sources suggest she suffered from multiple health issues that may have led to her death.

The blackout caused significant disruptions across Spain and Portugal, with traffic lights failing, metro systems ceasing operations, and businesses unable to process card payments. Mobile phone networks also went down initially, leaving many residents stranded for information. The complete extent and cause of the blackout are still being evaluated by officials.