Protests in Catalonia

European Commission described the crisis as "an internal matter" for Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said the vote made a "mockery" of democracy

Official results have not yet been released

The Catalan government says the vote in support of independence was nearly 90%

Almost 900 people were hurt as Spanish police tried to prevent voting, in a referendum declared illegal by the Madrid government.

Catalan trade unions called the strike to show public anger at Spanish police violence that marred the region's independence referendum on Sunday.

At least 24 protesters' roadblocks were reported across Catalonia, causing big traffic jams.

The Catalan region had voted to leave Spain in a historic independence vote

Catalan's firefighters offer protection to protesters

Catalan protesters face off Spanish riot Police