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A regional power outage disrupted commutes and schools after a major transmission line failed, triggering widespread outages across several counties. Utility crews worked through the night to isolate the fault and restore service, with restoration expectations shifting as damage assessments continued.

Local authorities advised residents to conserve energy and use alternative heating sources as temperatures dropped. Emergency shelters were opened for those affected, while public transit services operated on reduced schedules to ensure safety.

Economic and infrastructure ministers held a briefing, noting ongoing investigations into the cause and stressing the need for resilience upgrades. Analysts expect the incident to accelerate funding for grid modernization and emergency response enhancements.