Overview
- A tractor-trailer struck a utility pole at the Cambridge and Wilton Street intersection in Allston, causing the pole to break at its base and fall onto vehicles.
- The driver, who said he was delivering mail, exited the truck and officials reported no injuries at the scene.
- Eversource crews deployed generators and a new utility pole and began repairs with work expected to continue into the night to fully restore service.
- Boston police are investigating the cause of the crash and have not provided a firm timeline for clearing the roadway or completing repairs.
- Residents said the pole had appeared to lean for some time and nearby businesses lost power, underscoring risks when street infrastructure fails.