MADRID (Reuters) - Madrid banned most petrol and diesel cars from the heart of the city on Friday as it tries to improve the air quality in one of Europe's most polluted capitals.
Police patrolled dozens of access points to the almost 5 sq km (2 sq miles) area - including the Gran Via avenue and Puerta del Sol square teeming with tourists - to block all cars expect those with exemptions, or that were electric or hybrid-powered.
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