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Huge power outage creates travel mayhem in Britain

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The power outage caused commuter chaos in London at rush hour [Photo, AFP]

Nearly one million people were affected by a major power outage for several hours across areas of England and Wales on Friday, including parts of London, causing rush-hour transportation chaos.

Problems with two generators caused the massive electricity cut, the National Grid said.

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