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Newbury Police Hunt Truck After Utility Poles Torn Down

The hunt for the driver highlights safety risks on a key route near I-95.

Overview

  • Officials say a tractor-trailer snagged overhead wires and pulled down multiple utility poles, cutting power to dozens of customers.
  • Police and fire reported two poles were sheared off and several others were left unstable, with no injuries at the scene.
  • National Grid crews closed Central Street between Interstate 95 and Main Street to fix the damage and restore service to about 60 customers.
  • Firefighters contained a leak from a damaged transformer and notified the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
  • Police are treating the case as a hit-and-run and ask for video of a light-blue tractor-trailer, with tips directed to Sgt. Stephen Smith at s.smith@newburypolice.com.