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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

Prague at standstill after huge power outage hits the Czech Republic

Men chat next to a stopped tram during a major power outage in Prague, Czech Republic, July 4, 2025 - (via REUTERS)

A temporary power outage hit parts of the Czech Republic's capital and other areas of the country Friday, bringing public transport and trains to a standstill, officials said.

Prague’s entire subway network was inoperative starting at noon, the capital city’s transport authority said. But the A and C lines were restored in about 15 minutes while the B line was back in about 30 minutes, it said.

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