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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Daniel Keane

More than 170,000 homes in Paris left without power as blackout halts metro

The blackout has affected parts of Paris - (AFP/Getty)

More than 170,000 homes were left without power in Paris on Thursday after a blackout caused widespread power outages.

Electricity grid operator Enedis said metro and suburban train lines were halted as the blackout hit at around 6.38am local time, with operators working to restore power in affected areas.

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