Route 1A in East Boston closed after bus topples light poles, transformers

Traffic came to a halt Monday when a bus crashed into a utility pole on Route 1A in East Boston on Monday and brought down three other poles and two transformers.The crash on Route 1A, which is also the William F. McClellan Highway, happened just after 5:30 a.m. during the morning commute in a busy section of the city. Info: Check Traffic Conditions”The bus veered off into the right lane, took out a pole and unfortunately hit numerous poles, and the poles pulled down other poles. So we had wires all over the street and about four transformers all over the highway — both sides of the highway,” Boston Fire Department Chief Mark Raymond said.Route 1A was closed in both directions, and southbound traffic was being detoured at Boardman Street, while northbound traffic was being detoured at Addison Street. “It couldn’t be worse. It’s the worse time of the day. It’s the worst place it could happen — being a Monday is tough, too, so it’s going to be a major problem for the commute,” Raymond said.Several people were on the bus at the time of the crash. Two people were taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Police said traffic throughout East Boston and around Logan International Airport is being impacted by the crash.Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes.

Route 1A in East Boston closed after bus topples light poles, transformers

East Boston residents were met with a chaotic scene earlier today as a bus traveling on Route 1A toppled several light poles and transformers, causing a temporary closure of the road. The incident occurred near the intersection of Route 1A and Bennington Street, causing traffic delays and power outages in the area.

Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene to assess the damage and ensure the safety of passengers on the bus. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the accident, but the cleanup effort is expected to take several hours.

Local authorities have advised motorists to avoid Route 1A in East Boston until further notice, as crews work to clear the debris and restore power to the affected area. In the meantime, residents are urged to exercise caution and patience while navigating alternative routes.

Stay tuned for updates on the situation as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those impacted by this unfortunate incident.

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