Currys PC World hit by Black Friday blackout as website 'crashes' leaving shoppers furious

Shoppers looking for a deal were left furious as the Currys PC World website reportedly crashed when the Black Friday sales started.

After flocking to the website to see what bargains they could find, shoppers complained of website crashes, long loading times and incorrect prices.

Black Friday, a tradition of low prices on the Friday after Thanksgiving, sees costs plunge as people look to kick off their Christmas shopping.

Curry PC World's social media announced that the sales had started at 9.30pm on Thursday.

A spokesman for the company said: "Due to high levels of demand for our Black Friday offers which launched last night, our website experienced some temporary issues. It was running as usual again within 15 minutes.”

But disappointed bargain hunters soon flooded social media with complaints

Trying to purchase a nintendo switch lite but your website is down! It’s impossible to purchase any product

— Marie Canova (@MarieCanova)

November 28, 2019

Your site has crashed almost immediately! Can't get to my basket to make any purchases :(

— Rosie Jones (@RojoRose)

November 28, 2019

Joke! Sort it out currys or shoppers will shop elsewhere..... #blackfridaycrash

— CarlyFarly (@CarlyAnslow)

November 28, 2019

Your app is literally showing everything at wrong prices, gears edition xbox one x for £39.99 if youll honour it ill take it but that doesnt happen with actual pricing

— Calum (@6_blindside)

November 28, 2019

As of Friday morning the website was back up and running.