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Dump truck driver accused of OUI after crash in Chelsea knocks out power

Wilfredo Chun is due in court on Wednesday morning

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The driver of a dump truck that was involved in a crash on Tuesday night in Chelsea, Massachusetts, was arrested in the aftermath of the crash for a number of violations, including operating under the influence, according to police.

Tuesday night, Chelsea police said the immediate area was closed to traffic following the crash that occurred on Everett Avenue at Third Street. The Beacon Street off ramp was also shut down. Any traffic coming from Chestnut Street towards Everett Avenue had to take a right onto Everett. Third Street was closed at Broadway.

All full closures were reopened by Wednesday morning.

A 34-year-old man, identified as Wilfredo Chun of Everett, was arrested for motor vehicle violations, including operating under the influence, the Chelsea Police Department said Wednesday. Officers said they found Chun in the aftermath of the crash.

There were no injuries reported.

According to police, there were low hanging live wires, and no pedestrians were allowed at the scene beyond the caution tape. The area experienced a disruption to power, authorities noted.

Photos from the scene show the impact snapped a pole in half, with multiple cars damaged and street signs knocked over.

Chun was expected to appear in a Chelsea courtroom on Wednesday morning.

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