A major power outage left thousands without electricity in central Stockholm on Monday evening. Nearly 21,000 customers of energy company Ellevio lost power for over two hours. The blackout affected the Södermalm district and Gamla Stan, Stockholm's historic old town.
Darkness fell over Medborgarplatsen, a major public square in Södermalm. The outage began during evening hours when many residents were returning home from work.
A faulty power cable caused the widespread disruption, according to the energy company. Technical complications made the problem more extensive than it should have been, officials confirmed.
Christian Skoglund, head of grid operations, addressed the situation in a statement. He said technical circumstances expanded the outage's reach beyond normal parameters.
The incident highlights aging infrastructure challenges in Stockholm's dense urban core. Power disruptions of this scale remain relatively rare in the Swedish capital, known for its reliable electricity supply.
What caused the Stockholm power outage? The blackout resulted from a faulty electrical cable in the city's distribution network.
How many customers lost power? Approximately 21,000 households and businesses were affected across Södermalm and Gamla Stan.
How long did the outage last? Electricity was restored after slightly more than two hours.